Contracts / Project Manager - Offaly (Renewable Energy)

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Role And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Manage of site staff and all sub-contractors on a day to day basis to ensure works are progressing as planned.
  • Ensure all company health and safety procedures are implemented.
  • Oversee complex geotechnical and environmental challenges associated with peatland developments.
  • Establish and monitor the construction programme.
  • Check and understand all drawings and specifications. Ensure that any errors/omissions are formally communicated to the design team in timely manner.
  • Review designs and make recommendations on buildability and cost saving for the client while maintaining quality and improving margin.
  • Coordinate timely flow of information from the design team and prepare information required schedules/ RFI’s as necessary.
  • Ensure all long lead-time materials or subcontract packages are coordinated in a timely fashion.
  • Close liaison with the contracts manager/ construction director to ensure business objectives and project strategies are met and exceeded.
  • Commercially minded – work with project QS’s to manage project finances and work to exceed budget targets.
  • Monitor construction, regarding quality of workmanship and materials.
  • Maintain maximum cost effectiveness through efficient use of resources.
  • Ensure compliance with drawings, specification, building regulations and good building practise.
  • Establish project resource requirements and lead \ motivate the project team.
  • Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory obligations.
  • Report to management and provide a written weekly/monthly report regarding progress updates on programme and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Engineering or construction qualification and 5-7 years’ experience in similar role.
  • Extensive experience delivering renewable energy projects on peatland sites.
  • Proven track record managing peat stability risks and environmental compliance.
  • Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, peat excavation strategies, floating road construction and restoration measures.
  • Experience managing large-scale wind farm, solar farm, grid connection or battery storage developments.
  • Team management experience and ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
  • Good time management skills and ability to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Must have strong knowledge of building detail and construction technology
  • Excellent written, oral communication and time management skills
  • Strong IT skills with use of Word, Excel, MS Project
  • Procore experience helpful.
  • Based in Offaly