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Project Manager

Full time at RPS Group in Online
Posted on May 8, 2024

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We are currently recruiting for Project Managers into our Project Management Office (PMO) to support technical Senior Project Managers across our business to deliver capital investment portfolios of work worth several billion. The successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of projects / programmes in major transportation, civil infrastructure, and utilities projects. This is a hybrid role and offices available are Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo and Kilkenny. About The Role: This role involves providing crucial Day-to-day support and assistance to Technical Project Managers in the management of diverse multi-disciplinary projects, teams, and stakeholders across a range of sectors. Principal focus will be projects in Transport Infrastructure and Water & Utilities Sectors including inter-sector support in project delivery. This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with a background in civil engineering or a related technical field who are looking to transition into a Project Management role. For those eager to expand their expertise and assume greater project management responsibilities, this role provides an ideal platform. It offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in overseeing diverse projects, all while leveraging one’s technical know-how to excel in the dynamic field of project management. Joining our team means embarking on a rewarding journey towards fulfilling one’s career aspirations. Responsibilities:

  • Liaison with internal stakeholders, Clients, third-party Consultants, Contractors, and other Stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Co-ordination , attendance and contribution to meetings and preparation of records of these meetings.
  • Contribution to the development of the overall approach to the PMO to meet the desired objectives and outcomes.
  • Provision of specific support and assistance to Technical Project Managers to drive commercial performance and overall project delivery.
  • Specific support and assistance to the Transport Infrastructure and / or Water & Utilities Teams in the successful delivery and coordination of their resources and deliverables.
  • Ensure implementation of best practice and corporate policies and practices in project delivery.
  • Preparation and support in developing and maintenance of monthly reports for delivery to senior management.
  • Critically reviews project documentation and tracking costs, programme, risk, resourcing etc to assess health of projects and identify issues early.
  • Analysis of project data for trending, identifies lessons learned and disseminates findings as system improvements.
  • Assisting in conducting in-house Project Management training as applicable.
Key Skills & Attributes:
  • Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring, and inspecting budget, schedule, quality, and 3 rd party performance.
  • Computer skills: MS Office Suite (advanced user of MS Excel) and scheduling tools (user of MS Project and/or Primevera P6).
  • Technical proficiency in project management, execution, and delivery and / or portfolio management experience, along with the ability to adapt, innovate and meet changing demands.
  • Demonstrate a successful track record and strong knowledge & experience in cost, programme, risk, and contract management across engineering projects.
  • Have a good knowledge & experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
  • Demonstrate proven knowledge and experience of working with/to accredited Integrated Management Systems & Standards including quality, environment, health-and-safety, data security, risk, BIM etc.
  • Ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed.
  • Strong knowledge of project and programme management methodologies and industry best practice.
  • Proven track record in dealing with solving complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion and ability to achieve results within the set timeframe.
  • Strong and demonstrable management skills including project management, procurement, contract management, financial and change management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with excellent people management skills .
  • Demonstrated management ability, proactive development, motivation, and engagement of the team.
Qualifications and Experience: The desired qualifications and experience for the Project Manager are:
  • Relevant 3 rd level qualification (NFQ Level 8) in project management, civil engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in technical project delivery and execution across engineering design projects of varying size and complexity, or as an Assistant Project Manager in engineering projects in transport, water and utilities and civil engineering sectors.
  • Experience of working and delivering in an Engineering Services Consultancy is essential, preferably in Ireland and/or UK.
  • Application of Public Works Contract (PWC) & NEC Form of Contract advantageous.
Why RPS for you? You will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects, different perspectives, styles of thinking and ideas are encouraged. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining us on our diversity journey, joining a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution. RPS, a Tetra Tech company: Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career. #LI-RM3 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE We know we develop better solutions together. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on our promise to ‘make complex easy’ – for us and for our clients, we continue to build a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive to achieve exceptional results. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS. That’s why we’ve created working groups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration, and engagement. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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