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The position of Project Manager is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in playing a significant role in the mid-west region. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading several infrastructure projects and upgrades to tourism sites in the region. The position will define and drive projects across all stages of the project life cycle and will provide management of multidisciplinary teams across various business units and functions.

This position oversees and directs all aspects of the projects of the sites and will have a focus on their delivery and achievement.

Priority Areas for the Project Manager Are:

• The Projects and Health & Safety of their service delivery and achievement.
• Ensuring that the key objectives of the organisation are met by managing workloads that maximises the use of resources.
• Management of projects team and work closely with Senior Management
• Ensuring a world-class visitor experience through the implementation of key structural projects and engagement with the local community.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties of the Project Manager include:

• Directs and coordinates project development from beginning to end, collaborating closely with outside consultants, ensuring project completion on time, within budget and to a professional standard.
• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, contractors, management, and staff in relation to any construction projects in a timely and clear fashion.
• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary.
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored.
• Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and correspondence.
• Liaison with contractors and staff, resolving site queries regarding construction issues, onsite services, and traffic/pedestrian management.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary, including ongoing monitoring of assigned project budgets.
• Develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the projects.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans.
• Completing tender briefs and documentation for various Capital and O & M contracts including uploading and assist with procurement process.
• Tender evaluation, reporting and award including preparation of required clarifications, letters, and feedback.
• Ensuring assessment of PSDP and PSCS competencies and appointment including all required forms and acceptance letters.
• Assessment and approval of interim payment claims, project close out and retention release.
• Co-ordination, review, and dissemination of technical and environmental reports in relation to site investigation works for capital projects.
• Provides support to all departments as it relates to operations & building projects.
• Ensuring all projects follow all fire, emergency and health and safety procedures in conformance with the laws & procedures.
• Preparation of internal reports, monitoring progress, budget, variations, and risk assessment, including attendance of meetings to provide updates of same
• Ensuring assessment of Health and Safety competencies and appointment including all required forms and acceptance letters.
• Co-ordination, review, and dissemination of technical and environmental reports in relation to preparation of internal reports monitoring progress, budget, variations, and risk assessment.
• Act as a single point of accountability, and trusted advisor as the principal interface for all matters affecting projects and its progress.
• Deliver on specific projects that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements/Essential Skills and Attributes

• Candidates will ideally have a Diploma / Degree in a similar or related discipline in management. The client will also consider candidates with suitable project management experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the project management
• Experience of Public Procurement Guidelines is desirable
• Excellent client/ interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure with a very demanding workload
• Good IT skills – especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexibility and a strong problem-solving approach to issues

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in hospitality / project management, business, or related discipline.
• Have a minimum of 3 years satisfactory experience in a project/ operational management role with demonstrable experience.
• The successful candidate is required to have a current full class B drivers’ licence and access to own car.

Salary – Commencing €56,769 with a number of annual increments

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