MEICA Project Manager

T-pro; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in infrastructure projects seeks a MEICA Project Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This mid-senior level role involves managing project performance, ensuring health and safety standards, and fostering a collaborative work culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with strong skills in project management and engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays

Access to 24/7 confidential employee counselling service

Competitive base salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience in Project Management of Civil and MEICA engineering works.
• Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in delivering projects.
• Monitor project performance and manage risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Installation

Electrical Installation

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

MEICA Project Manager (Kildare) role at Glanua. Athy & Wider Leinster Region. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to construction, commissioning and handover to the client. You will lead all areas of Civil, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering scope of works on the project, or a series of smaller projects, and be involved in day-to-day delivery including programme management, commercial management and HSQE development and awareness. You will lead in a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. Your role will be key in supporting the Contracts Manager to achieve the outcomes of the project. Glanua is a progressive company that seeks to develop its employees; when you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will be available.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
• Lead and co-ordinate the multi-discipline civil, MEICA and process team in the delivery of the project on-time, on-budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites as well as conducting and leading toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
• Ensure best practice project management techniques are used such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.
• Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities. Mitigate/reduce risk where possible and manage opportunities.
• Report on the monthly performance of your project to the framework manager including performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow on projects and work with the Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time to the client.
• Build and promote industry-leading teams by providing training and mentoring of staff including setting out development plans for your team.
• Provide an active involvement in resource management and recruitment within your team as a hiring manager.
• Provide assistance, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
• Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide any feedback on how to improve our client satisfaction.
• Seek to improve the project delivery process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013. Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable.
• Experienced in the Project Management of Civil and MEICA engineering works such as concrete works, pipelaying, mechanical system installation and electrical installation packages.
• Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in relevant Engineering Qualification.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver project objectives.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project. Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full Driving License.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Job information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology