Overview

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.    

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates to join our Cork based team. We are seeking to enhance our senior delivery team to support our expanding project portfolio across Ireland. The role is senior, client-facing, requires the ability to inspire confidence throughout all phases of project execution and will provide the right candidate opportunities to grow within our leadership team. We are seeking candidates with significant experience of large-scale technically complex projects and the management of large multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction

Lead the proposals team including internal team members and external consultants as necessary
Lead the Development the overall project delivery strategy in conjunction with the relevant project stakeholders
Develop the Procurement strategy with the Commercial team
Prepare a preliminary project Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
Develop overall Project Execution plan including all H&S, Design, Procurement, Project Controls, Logistics, Temporary works, Constructability, Quality & Turnover
Advise statutory authorities & key stakeholders of site start date
Agree employee resource plan with the Regional Director
Responsible for setting the design strategy, including BIM, DRM, and scope of novated services (If part of project scope)

Construction & Design

Manages, through others, consultant and subcontractor design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategy
Manage S/C including S/C progress meetings and S/C pre-order meetings
Manage project resourcing
Detailed understanding of the critical path(s) on the project
Manage information flow and information required schedules
Prepare contract reports, Manage Project Controls in accordance with PEP
Review constructability and identify methods of execution with commercial or programme advantage where possible
Monitor overall site progress against programme (PEP). Agree programmes with subcontractors and monitor progress with the SM
Manage and control the operating budget + weekly/monthly progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders
Implement the Quality Cycle through package delivery teams
Take the principal responsibility for driving the HSEQS plan on projects, including driving the full Quality Program for the project
Present status to Sisk Management at Monthly CVR / CRM Meetings
Implement BIM Strategy on the project / Oversee the management of design including Temporary Works as appropriate
Obtain a punctual Practical Completion Certificate

Post Construction

Ensure aftercare service is in place for the client
Ensure any post-handover commissioning adjustments are made
Support the commercial team in the preparation of any loss and expense applications and in the provision of information for Final Accounts
Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
Protect Sisk’s contractual position by ensuring that the Client & design teams are satisfied and that there is a strong relationship with future potential in place
Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
Other
Lead the PDP process for all project team members and emphasise the importance of development & continuous improvement/learning

Experience

Good working knowledge of Design and Build JCT and NEC3 contracts as well as with BREEAM/LEED
Typically, 7 years’ MEP experience working in the relevant sector or a minimum of 2-3 projects delivered across different industry sectors
Demonstrable holistic ‘end to end’ Programme Management experience
Commercial awareness
People & Performance
Management skills
Team Building and Leadership

Qualifications

Academic and or Professional qualification in construction related subject. Ideally chartered
CSCS for Managers, SMSTS, CDM/PSCS
Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 &
Q10 internal workshops.
Planning and Temporary works
PEP
Contracts Management

Additional Information

Competitive salary
26 days annual leave plus additional company days
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.

Senior Contracts Manager/ Project Manager

Benefits

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