Project Manager

Background

Reporting to our Construction Director, the role of Project Manager will form part of the Construction team based in Dublin. There will be the opportunity to work proactively with other members of the Evara team to deliver ground-breaking developments. In conjunction with the dedicated Construction team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects across the estate. This would include management of contractor residential build including critical service diversions, new utility installations and upgrades, estate roads, and extensive public realm works such as parks. The role will involve close interaction with the development team, consultants, and the real estate operations team. This will be a key role in ensuring that we meet our challenging construction targets and is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious project manager.

Job Purpose

To be an efficient employer’s representative and proactive project manager, supporting the Construction Director, and being an integral part of the Evara Construction team.

Key Accountabilities

- With minimal support take responsibility and leadership in the overall project planning, project accounting and control, technical direction and quality compliance, and design and construction of specified projects from inception through to closure.

- To be accountable for day-to-day delivery of those projects within the set parameters of time, quality, cost, and risk.

- To work proactively with other members of the Evara team to ensure that a unified approach is presented to external consultants and contractors.

- To nurture and maintain strong relationships with our supply chain partners.

- To provide robust technical and cost advice to assist our development managers, as necessary.

- To stay appraised of the latest construction technologies and changes in legislation to ensure our developments are future-proofed.

- In respect of the specified construction projects, to manage, and be the single point of contact between, the client body, external stakeholders, and the design and construction teams.

- To allocate resources appropriately, motivate others, maintain a cordial relationship with all stakeholders, and communicate effectively.

- To pay due regard to the formalisation of all relevant matters such as the recording of meetings, the execution of consultant appointments and building contracts, through to full and effective project handover.

- Set, update, review, and amend project programme to monitor and control progress.

- Responsibility for implementing and compliance to SHE policies and procedures including carrying out regular inspections.

- Ensure project risks are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures and maintain the risk register.

- To assist the Construction Director in any dispute resolution where necessary.

- To take responsibility for the delivery of specified matters for the common good of the Evara Project Management team.

- To regularly provide adequately reports on the allocated projects in a clear, concise, and transparent manner.

General Accountabilities

- Undertake additional relevant duties which fall under the general scope of the role, as directed by your manager, raising any issues with capacity so they can be properly managed.

- Participate in the full year and half year Performance Development Review process as reviewer and reviewee, meeting the standards and timescales required by the Company.

- At all times ensure that you are understanding and skill level regarding the Company’s IT systems are up to date, as applicable to your role. Undertake IT training as required to ensure full and proper use of the available technology.

- Work within the Company’s policies and procedures, governance framework and standards, as detailed in the Company handbook.

- Remain knowledgeable about Group activities, benefiting from all forms of internal communication provided and acting as a positive ambassador for the Company at all times.

- Use materials and resources effectively and efficiently to minimise waste and consider the impact of potential actions on the environment before taking business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

- Project Management or Construction related degree with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS, APM, MCIOB). Or alternatively be able to demonstrate qualification by relevant experience.

- Fully conversant with and experience of the Irish/UK construction market obtained either from a contractor, consultancy, or developer.

- Knowledge of Contract Law and JCT Standard Forms of Building Contract would be advantageous.

- Self-motivated, hardworking, and enthusiastic with the ability to work independently on own initiative, but willingness to take direction and guidance from Construction Director when required.

- Intermediate/advanced IT skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

- Knowledge and experience of Asta PowerProject would be preferable (but not essential).

Core Competencies of the Role

- Good problem-solving skills.

- Strong analytical and technical skills with excellent attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge.

- The ability to lead by example and set a positive culture which embraces the implementation and compliance with SHE policy and procedures.

- Collaborative team-player, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and contribute to overall team result.

- Ability to manage direct reports and contractors in a collaborative style to achieve project deliverables.

- Act as mentor to assistant project managers and project managers to aid their learning and development.

- Experienced and comfortable with working on site and managing in the site environment.

- Understanding of the importance of programming and planning for delivery of the development.

- Reporting on progress using information from programme drop line and an understanding this may have on the overall project critical path.

- Knowledge of the major types of construction contract, e.g., JCT with Quants, JCT Design & Build, NEC etc.

- A good understanding of when the different types of contracts should be used and how they can mitigate, transfer, or manage risk.

- Ability to negotiate amendments to standard form contracts to take account of specific project requirements.

- Role may suit a Contractor PM/Contracts Manager looking to make the move into development.

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