Assistant Project Manager

About the Company

Our client specializes in fit-out and construction projects across Ireland and the UK. The vacancy is for an assistant project manager/project coordinator based in the mid-west region, suitable for someone residing in Clare or Limerick.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The assistant project manager will collaborate with the Project Management team to supervise retail fit-out and construction activities, ensuring proper project setup and efficient adherence to best practices, policies, and procedures. The key responsibilities include:

• Supervising multiple projects at a strategic level, managing shared resources and budgets to ensure timely progress within financial limits.
• Coordinating with clients and design teams during planning and design phases to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Developing budgets and controlling project costs to adhere to financial guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, quality, environmental, and building regulations for all construction projects.
• Providing leadership and making strategic decisions to guide the project team.
• Establishing and enforcing procedures to improve performance and ensuring that staff follow company protocols.
• Conducting meetings with clients, stakeholders, and the project team to communicate progress updates.
• Managing potential risks to prevent delays or damage to company reputation.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with clients.
• Working closely with Senior Management on daily operations while contributing to future growth and pipeline strategies.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience post-qualification, suitable for construction graduates or equivalent backgrounds.
• Proven experience executing commercial or retail construction projects.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to exert authority on project matters.
• Proficient use of IT tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and AutoCAD.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Competent in reading construction drawings.
• Experience in successful projects within Ireland and UK construction markets.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with retail fire alarm and sprinkler system construction is advantageous but not mandatory.

Compensation and Application

This role offers a competitive salary. Interested candidates should submit a current CV. For further career discussions, direct contact is encouraged.

Additional Information

Positions related: Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Manager.

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