Contracts Manager

About Us:

Townmore is a dynamic, multi-disciplined construction company and one of Ireland’s Top 20 Contractors working nationwide across both the public and private sectors.

We enjoy a strong reputation in the marketplace for delivering projects to the highest quality. Our work is evident in many buildings nationwide from residential, commercial fitouts, and industrial to the medical sector, and much else in between.

We are passionate about people and acknowledge that our success is based on the quality of our staff and how we look after them. We foster a culture of personal development and promotion from within. We offer comprehensive training and development for all staff and always aim to internally promote and develop our staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Positively and actively drive towards an embedded HS&E culture taking an approach that creates a continually progressive culture driving our number one core value for Safety.
• Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
• Lead all aspects of Project Team functions (PEP, Risk & Commercial Success, Financials, Processes, HSEQS, Stakeholder Management, Project Administration, Design Management & Project Close Out)
• Compile and implement the Project Execution Plan, with specific reference to the HSE & Quality plan.
• Prepare contract report and with the QS provide updates to monthly cost meetings.
• Review buildability and identify methods of construction with commercial or programme advantage where possible.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Develop project plans and schedules and execute plans to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Co-ordinate project activities in accordance with company Quality System, Standard Quality Procedures and Engineering Specifications.
• Manage complete day to day life cycle of project from initial stages through to hand-over.
• Meet agreed objectives in the areas of timely delivery, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Achieve a ‘right first time’ philosophy throughout the project life cycle.
• To be responsible for the successful delivery of project through leadership, management, technical & engineering expertise throughout the project life cycle. Manage the day-to-day site operations of subcontractors on site.
• Manage the workflow of sub-contractors ensuring they’re in line with the program of works on site.
• Attending regular meetings with clients, architects, and consultants, and keeping them informed of progress.
• Quality management and BCAR co-ordination, overseeing quality control and safety matters on the site and ensuring that regulations are adhered to.
• Handle technical queries when necessary and interface with the client, consultant, and architect in regard to RFI’s.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering discipline, Civil. Structural or Construction Management.
• Experience – ideally within a main/specialist contractor
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry and project execution.
• Computer literate and familiar with MS office, project, (or similar scheduling package)
• Good knowledge of safety management and quality management.
• Ability to lead with confidence, mentor and motivates staff under them.

What you get:

You will enjoy the benefits of a young, dynamic and successful team and you will grow with and within the company.

We operate a system of trust which provides for the modern-day flexibility to carry out your role successfully but in balance with your personal life.

You will be provided with a competitive salary plus relevant benefits.

What next:

If you are interested in working with our energetic team, we would like to speak to you. We appreciate that making change is difficult, particularly in this fast-changing environment. If you would like to apply for this position, please contact us in confidence at careers@townmore.ie