Location:Galway (Projects throughout the West of Ireland)

Job Type

Full-time
Permanent

Salary

€75,000–€95,000 DOE, plus company vehicle, pension, phone and laptop (typical market range for experienced project managers in the region).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of electrical installation projects from contract award through to final handover. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects while ensuring safety, quality, programme, profitability and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Manage projects from pre-construction to completion.
Develop and maintain project programmes.
Coordinate electrical, mechanical and main contractor interfaces.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Chair weekly project meetings.
Monitor labour productivity and programme performance.

Commercial Management

Manage project budgets and forecasts.
Track costs against budget.
Identify and manage variations.
Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors.
Review subcontractor accounts.
Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to maximise project profitability.

Site Management

Manage Site Supervisors and Project Engineers.
Ensure sufficient labour and resources are available.
Monitor quality of installations.
Ensure compliance, BCAR and Safe Electric requirements where applicable.
Resolve technical issues quickly.

Client Management

Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and design teams.
Attend progress meetings.
Provide weekly reports on:
- Programme
- Commercial status
- Health & Safety
- Risks
- Procurement
- Labour resources

Health & Safety

Promote a strong safety culture.
Ensure compliance with company H&S procedures.
Complete site audits.
Investigate incidents where required.

Quality & Commissioning

Ensure installation quality meets specifications.
Manage testing and commissioning.
Coordinate O&M manuals.
Manage snagging through to completion.
Achieve smooth project handover.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years’ experience managing commercial electrical projects.
Strong understanding of electrical installations.
Excellent knowledge of Irish regulations.
Strong commercial awareness.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Full clean driving licence.

Desirable Experience

Experience working on:

Hotels
Healthcare
Commercial offices
Industrial facilities
Educational buildings

Software Experience

Experience with:

Microsoft Project
Excel
Procore
Autodesk Build
Bluebeam
AutoCAD
Power BI (advantage)
Microsoft Power Apps (advantage)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Projects completed on programme
Gross margin achieved
Health & Safety performance
Client satisfaction
Labour productivity
Variation recovery
Snag-free handover
Cash flow performance
Quality audit scores

Personal Attributes

Strong leader
Excellent organiser
Commercially minded
Solution-focused
Decisive under pressure
Professional communicator
High attention to detail
Team player

Benefits

Competitive salary
Company vehicle
Fuel card
Pension contribution
Mobile phone
Laptop
Annual performance bonus
Professional training and development

Electrical Project Manager

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