Hybrid Construction Project Director

at Roofing and Cladding

• Job title: Construction Project Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ireland

About the role

• Construction Project Director responsible for project management and client satisfaction in Ireland and Europe. Leading team operations and ensuring successful delivery of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of the senior management team and take a ‘whole company’ perspective to managing issues.
• Attend Managerial meetings and present reports on their respective department.
• Effectively manage the department & team to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, revenue generation and profitability are maximised and continually seeking to add value to the business.
• Actively seek to meet and develop relationships with the relevant stakeholders, influencers and decision makers involved in such projects.
• In collaboration with the Commercial Department, actively seek to engage with clients and project stakeholders at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Ensure potential commercial risks are identified at the earliest possible stage and are reported back to the Board
• Ensure a detailed project programme is completed for each secured project, identifying the critical path and key project dates.
• Ensure robust resourcing plans are implemented across projects including production of labour histograms, strategies for sourcing skilled labour for European Projects.
• Formulate a plan with regard to project logistics including accommodation, flights, transport, work permits, local H&S training & certification requirements etc.
• Visit locations for each new project and identify suitable suppliers as required by the project and familiarise yourself thoroughly with each new project location.
• Oversee and/or prepare project specific safety documentation including method statements and risk assessments as well as a QA plan with inspection regimes; Oversee the design process and ensure design is compliant with specifications and in line with items included in the BOQ.
• Safeguard the Company’s position by ensuring relevant site events are recorded and reported in writing to the Main Contractor quickly and contractually; Ensure to interface with clients at each project location to ensure senior personnel visibility on sites.

Requirements

• A construction related college degree or equivalent; construction science or engineering degree preferred.
• At least 15 years’ experience of working in a senior management position, preferably in the building envelopes or roofing & cladding sectors.
• Knowledge in roofing, cladding and facade construction methods and practices, including safety codes and requirements.
• Have a proven track record of seeing projects through to their successful completion.
• Budget management experience and demonstrable attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate financial, commercial, and business development acumen.
• Effective communication, supervision, and managerial skills.
• Must have a proven track record of managing and delivering on medium to large scale projects.
• Excellent people management & interpersonal skills.
• Must have a high level of computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Strong customers focus skills, with the ability to build relationships and networks with strategic stakeholders.
• Impeccable organisational skills.
• Strong team player.
• Current drivers’ licence.
• Fluent English.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities