Junior Project Manager

At GLF, we redefine skylines with our premium metal and glass facades, setting new standards of excellence across Ireland and the UK. With over 35 years of expertise in the curtain walling industry, GLF specialises in cutting-edge design, fabrication, and installation services for a diverse range of projects, including commercial offices, universities, and healthcare facilities.

We’re currently looking for a recent Graduate to train into the role of a Junior Project Manager to join our fast-growing, innovative team. So, if you’re looking for a fresh perspective and you’re ready to accelerate your career at a leading European company, we would love to hear from you.

Your Future Role

Maintaining customer relations and ensuring effective communication as every project we work on is unique and bespoke. And there are multiple parties involved – the main contractors, the architects, the façade consultants, the stakeholders, subcontractors, and more. You will need to develop strong and effective working relations with all project stakeholders, and ensure they are informed and updated as the project progresses.

Assist in Project planning, follow-up, coordination, risk management, budget control and reporting. You will be taking ownership of these activities on major projects across Ireland UK.

Coordination of the project team – Collaborate with the Contract Manager / Project Manager coordinating the activities of the GLF project teams.

Scope Of Duties

Upon handover from the Commercial / Estimating Department, assist with control and co-ordination of the programme.

Communicate effectively in writing and in meetings, to manage the relationship between GLF, subcontractors and the Customer.

Assist GLF Contract Manager / Project Manager to achieve best use of available resources.

Follow-up programme with the team and agree design / procurement programme.

Liaise with GLF Project Manager, Procurement and Production team, to ensure compliance with the programme.

Assist GLF Contract Manager / Project Manager to prepare Project Execution Plans, Quality Plans and RAMS.

Attend site as required, assisting with the Project Manager Site management.

Liaise with Subcontractors Directly-employed installers.

Collaborate to implement and maintain the project quality plan for each project during the design and construction phases.

Attend fortnightly project meetings, reporting on Health Safety, Programme and Quality matters pertaining to each project.

Issue regular project reports.

Review and agree sub-contract installers’ payment applications and accounts, in conjunction with the Project Manager.

Assist Estimating / Commercial team where necessary, with advice on construction issues.

Collaborate in the compilation and submission of the OM Manuals / Safety Files

Principal Working Relationships

Main Contractor’s Project Manager and Site Manager

GLF Contract Manager, Project Manager and Design team.

GLF Site Manager / Foreman

GLF Sub-Contract Installers Directly-employed installers

GLF Head Office Team, including Technical Director, Commercial Manager, Production Manager, Purchasing, Accounts, etc.

Key Skills And Knowledge

A higher education in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Some experience of working in the field of construction or Architectural design (curtain walling), desirable.

Good planning, communication and negotiation skills.

The ability to represent the company in English (at least B2 level).

The ability to unite and motivate the project team and encourage the pursuit of the same goals.

Why join us?

We are a leading façade specialist in Ireland and the UK (we offer the full value chain to our customers, from consultancy and design through to manufacturing and installation).

We work on bespoke projects shaping the Irish and UK skylines. We also have strong plans for future growth looking to expand further into Europe.

We implement innovative and sustainable projects. We are constantly looking for the best solutions possible, and work with advanced technologies to achieve this. Our ECO90 system is one such technology.

We are committed to sustainability and long-term thinking.

You’ll be surrounded by highly competent professionals.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team where everyone is eager to share their knowledge with you.

What do we Offer?

Competitive salary (consummate with experience)

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Comprehensive EAP Programme offering GP Advice, Counselling/Emotional Wellbeing Legal Support

Bike to Work scheme

Onsite Parking

Join us as we continue to reshape the future of our cities and towns. Together, let's redefine the possible and continue to create a legacy of excellence with GLF.

GLF are an equal opportunities employer

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