Senior Construction Manager

1 month ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Mace Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

  • Safety first - Going home safe and well
  • Client focus -Deliver on our promise
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing
  • Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

Responsible for managing the construction delivery of MEP services on projects to the agreed outcomes for time, budget, safety and quality requirements.

Responsible for providing a high-quality, time-efficient and profitable delivery with accountability for compliance, governance, assurance, managing teams of construction employees. Develops, builds and retains relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure success of role.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Works within the project MEP team leading the construction of the MEP services, and ensuring of compliance with Mace standards.
  • Accountable for the construction aspects of the MEP services and management of the site environment, Programme, Health Safety & Wellbeing, Quality & Commissioning of the project.
  • Liaises and coordinates with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors and other team leaders.
  • Leads the deployment of project strategic plans in conjunction with the Mace operating framework and strategic priorities, such as Prefabrication (C2P), Commissioning and Safety.
  • Leads the programme review process with trade specialists, checking for producitivty, key issues/blockers and trade to trade coordinatio, using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule. The ability to identify trends, key issues or critical path risks is fundamental.
  • Manages the Quality Assurance process, ensuring that a high level of installation quality is provided and that all trade contractors and consultants follow the agreed process.
  • Preparaes and implements delivery strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are all properly considered.
  • Implements commissioning strategies in line with the Mace Commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP's and Soft Landings.
  • Undertakes productivity assessments using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule. Identifies trends, key issues or critical path risks is fundamental.
  • Manages project close out to ensure all elements of completion are delivered to a high standard, such as commissioning, as built drawings and QA/Snagging
  • Proactively identifie risk and the production of mitigation plans.
  • Reviews issues to drive continuous improvement and providing lessons learned through the knowledge share process.
  • Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

  • An advanced knowledge of management process and technique to lead, manage and oversee the successful completion of the project.
  • An advanced knowledge of a technical trade (iBuilding Services Engineering) including installation and testing methods, best practice and prefabrication to allow supervision, planning, and quality control of a packages or systems assigned to the individual.
  • Proficient knowledge of other technical trades, including basic installation techniques, prefabrication and best practice to ensure consideration, collaboration and co-ordination with other systems and packages.
  • Proficient knowledge of construction build elements, including sequencing and dependencies to ensure consideration, collaboration and co-ordination with build elements.
  • Proficient knowledge of commercial management to assist the commercial teams with commercial control of a packages, such as clean up notices, good received and contract charges between packages.
  • An advanced knowledge of planning processes and management, with sufficient understanding of key construction release requirements, systems critical path, tasks/works scheduling and commissioning activities to allow for planning and control of the of a packages or systemss during construction.
  • An advanced knowledge of health, safety and welfare core elements such as working from height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics and lifting, to provide awareness and ensure application in the safe management of supply chain packages.
  • An advanced knowledge of quality assurance process' and commissioning of single systems to allow full completion of their package or system of responsibility whilst assisting in the integration of systems.
  • An advanced knowledge of digital setting out and scanning technologies.
  • An advanced understanding of the commissioning process including the integration of systems through Cause and Effect, BMS Functionality and IST
  • Proven track record in delivering projects in excess of £25m+ MEP value.
  • Experience in the relevant construction sector.
  • Demonstrated track record of successful projects/contribution.
  • Proficiency in building services or a specified engineering discipline.
  • Provides visible and reliable leadership; maintains composure at all times.
  • Able to lead in pressurised situations, making decisions and offering concise direction.
  • Setting of clear objectives and supporting others in completing complete tasks.
  • Understands the strengths and weaknesses of the team; allocates workload accordingly.
  • Able to motivate and influence others towards a desired outcome.
  • Takes responsibility for their actions and ownership when resolving problems/challenges.
  • Effciently plans and manages resources and workloads.
  • Establishes partnerships and relationships with stakeholders.
  • Able to use influence to guide and get the best out of others.
  • Trade/Technical Engineering apprenticeship or Graduate development programme (or equivalent).
  • Formal Engineering or Construction training (HNC. HND, BTEC or equivalent).
  • SMSTS and CSCS card.

You'll also have:

  • The ability to understand the structuring and set up of site teams, able to define project requirements and undertake any recruitment required to fill the position.
  • Accreditation with CIBSE,IET,IMechE,SoPHE,CIOB.
  • Understands the Business strategic goals and encourages their deployment.
  • Relevant bachelor's degree and/or vocantional equivalent (or equivalent).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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