Core Competency:
Due to the continued growth in our Project Management Team, we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Building & Infrastructure Division. This role requires a minimum Level 8 qualification in Engineering (or equivalent qualification appropriate to the tasks assigned). In general, the title may apply to staff that have between 5 and 10 years’ experience depending on the knowledge and skills gained over the course of their career to date. A project Management Specific qualification will be an advantage. This role is available in our Galway Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A Project Manager is expected to take full responsibility for the technical and financial delivery of the project.
In summary, the candidate will be responsible for:
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated capability in delivering complex projects both technically and financially.
- Adept relationship-builder, able to connect with clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- A strategic thinker with a detailed understanding of legal compliance, quality standards, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, balancing time, scope, and resources effectively.
- Enact a robust Quality Management system across the project lifecycle in compliance with QMS/EMS/OHSAS standards.
- Manage project financials, from budgeting and cash flow forecasting to invoicing clients and overseeing accounts receivables.
- Uphold TOBIN reputation by maintaining a vigilant approach to all regulatory and legal project aspects, including health and safety and BCAR compliance.
- Drive effective internal and external communication, establishing transparent channels and fostering collaborative relationships.
- Ensure the alignment of project objectives between TOBIN, clients, and the project team, upholding contractual terms and conditions.
- Direct the appropriate deployment of the TOBIN management systems and advocate for continuous improvements to these systems.
- Mentor and support the professional development of project management teams within the company.
- Championing innovative project management strategies and practices, integrating them into TOBIN operations to ensure a competitive edge in the industry.
- Communication with the Client and internally with your own Operations Director / Operations Manager and project team.
- Cash flow management based on project deliverables and projected (accurate and reliable) invoicing dates in respect of those deliverables, issuing of invoices, client follow-up on invoices, and management of project debtors.
- To ensure that any new project has a well-defined brief, a WBS, and Client acceptance of the T&Cs (normally a signed contract or fee agreement).
- To establish an agreed project programme with the Client.
- To ensure that all team members (including other divisions within TOBIN) know what part they play in the project and within what budget they must work (including hours and expenses).
- To ensure that the company procedures for dealing with sub-consultants are adhered to.
- To ensure that all designs are prepared by personnel competent to do so and that all designs are independently checked before they are issued to the Client.
Role Development:
- The Project Manager is expected to be a leader not just in project execution but in the evolution of the project management discipline within TOBIN:
- Lead the adoption of progressive project management methodologies company-wide, adapting to emerging industry trends.
- Cultivate a knowledge-sharing environment, encouraging the professional growth of junior project management staff.
- Refine project management frameworks in collaboration with cross-functional teams to scale to various project sizes and complexities.
- Partake in strategic planning initiatives, aiming to align project goals with the company’s overarching vision and growth objectives.
- Foster client relationships leading to repeat business through exceptional service delivery and client engagement.
- Play a pivotal role in the mentorship and development of junior project managers and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine project management frameworks that are adaptive to diverse project scales and complexities, ensuring robust and scalable delivery solutions.
- Contribute to the strategic planning process by participating in the development of long-term project objectives, aligning with the company’s vision and ambition for growth.
Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional command of both written and verbal English communication.
- Proficiency with project management systems especially TOBIN in-house tools.
- In-depth knowledge of construction contracts and consultancy engagement conditions.
- Sound judgment in proactively seeking assistance acknowledging the strength in collaboration.
- Good understanding of Design process in local construction projects.
Please forward your C.V. marked for “Project Manager” to hr@tobin.ie.
