MEICA Project Manager

Role: MEICA Project Manager 

Location Base: Head Office, Loughrea, Co. Galway with travel to projects throughout South and Southwest

Salary: Competitive salary

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the MEICA Project Manager are outlined as follows:

·        Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.

·        Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry with extensive industry experience.

·        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 but not essential.

·        Experienced in MEICA engineering works such as process systems mechanical installation, control panels, electrical installations, commissioning and process proving activities.

·        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.

·        Working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

·        Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.

·        Full Driving License.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the MEICA Project Manager are outlined as follows:

·        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.

·        Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.

·        Lead the construction team in all aspects of the MEICA scope of works.

·        Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including civil/building engineering and the process teams.

·        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.

·        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 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.

What we offer you:

·        The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organization.

·        Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.

·        22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

·        Competitive base salary.

·        A company laptop and phone.

·        Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.