Project Manager – Contract Position

Our Client are Seeking a Project Manager – Contract Position to Join them on an initial 3 – 6 month contract. The project manager will manage capex projects for one of Irelands largest transport providers in the country.

 Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager – Contract Position: 

• Manage capital-funded projects within area of responsibility
• Act as a point-of-contact for property-related projects
• Lead project teams and ensure the projects deliver strategic objectives
• Comply with all relevant Data Protection legislation
• Ensure accurate coding and allocation of all expenditure

• Manage a portfolio of projects that span one or multiple areas of the company – Engineering plant, equipment, and construction-related projects

• Develop risk mitigation strategies to manage project risks
• Develop, maintain, and submit high quality project documentation at key project gateways
• Set and continually manage project and programme expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders

• Project Manage capex-funded projects within area of responsibility
• Work closely with project sponsors to ensure that the projects under their sponsorship are delivered successfully
• Conduct project assurance at key milestones on projects, to ensure that each project is on track
• Work closely with Finance Department to ensure accurate project budgeting, accounting and forecasts

• Manage performance of all direct report employees within own area
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to project engineers with a view to building sustainable project
management capability within the department

• Comply with all health and safety procedures and ensure procedures are followed as outlined in the Safety
Management System

• Respond to Trade Union queries where applicable
• Liaise with the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Department to promote and ensure
incorporation of sustainability aspects within area of responsibility
• Engage and manage external consultants as required
• Other duties applicable to position as agreed with management

• Aware of safety issues related to own role, department, and areas of responsibility

Ability to make good decisions quickly and under tight deadlines and pressures
• Identifies problems to be solved and applies experience to resolve problems
• Is able to bring clarity to complex problems / situations
• Sets high standards with clear objectives and measures
• Inspires others to consistently perform at a high level and achieve their potential• Negotiates from a position of strong professional credibility to achieve successful outcomes while preserving stakeholder relationships

 Key Skills:

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Professional project management qualification (PRINCE2 preferred)
• 5 years’ experience in project management in an Engineering or construction-related setting
• Brings a highly structured approach to their work, while maintaining flexibility/agility to changing priorities
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Experienced managing multiple workstreams, projects and teams
• Strong working knowledge of office 365 suite
• Driving license and access to own transport

For more information or to apply directly email dermot.doherty@sonastechnical.com