Assistant Project Manager

ROLE & PURPOSE:

·      Assist the Project Manager with the delivery of Customer Information Systems (CIS) Projects to authorised budget, time, quality and scope targets by:

➢ Project Management of the respective teams, design team and contractors etc.

➢ Effective utilization of in-house and external resources.

·      The role shall encompass all aspects of the IE Project Management Procedures (PMP) and delivery phases from project inception, design, tender, construction implementation and handover.

·      Monitoring & reporting all aspects of the CIS projects to assist with the effective implementation of projects within Network Enhancements.

·      To provide advice and assist with the implementation of arrangements required by applicable industry standards, regulations and legislation.

·      To provide professional support in terms of management of CIS projects undertaken by the Programme Manager, Network Enhancements.

·      To deputise as necessary for the PM, CIS.

·      Responsible to work on any other project(s) as required within Capital Investments.

KEY QUALITIES: ESSENTIAL:

·      A Building, Engineering, Construction or Project Management degree.

·      Member of Engineers Ireland or other relevant professional body- advantage

·      Minimum of 5 years project engineering experience in a relevant engineering environment.

·      Good leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

·      Good communication skills across large scale projects where coordination with various stakeholders is essential.

·      Relevant general management and project management experience.

·      Demonstrable ability to assist with producing and managing budgets of similar type and scale projects.

·      A full driving licence.

·      Experience in the management of complex, multi-disciplinary projects preferably in a railway environment.

·      A good working knowledge of railway infrastructure and CIS systems similar for implementation across the CIS Projects.

·      A good working knowledge of the Construction Regulations.

·      Ability to produce tender documentation.

·      Experience of new build and building refurbishment projects.

·      Knowledge of contract drafting, management and law, in particular experience with the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF), NEC and Public Works forms of contract.

·      A good working knowledge of applicable safety, planning and environmental & sustainability legislation.

·      Understanding of the National Transport Authorities Project Approval Guidelines

·      Experience of production and management of funding applications for the National Transport Authority.

COMPETENCIES:

·      Commercial Awareness.

·      Demonstrated project management experience.

·      Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

·      Established Specialist knowledge, preferably related to CIS systems.

·      Demonstrable ability in planning and organising.

·     To ensure that all projects are properly authorized and progressed in accordance with the Building Regulations, IE and IM policy, standards and procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Assist the Programme and Project Manager, Network Enhancements, in the development and implementation of Infrastructure and systems related to CIS Projects.

·      Responsibility in your area of control for the feasibility work, surveys, detailed design, tender and procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of CIS projects

·      Responsible for the ongoing implementation of appropriate project and contract control mechanisms and for their monitoring and reporting.

·      You will completely and fully deliver your responsibilities as specified in the Safety Responsibility Statement which accompanies this role.

·      Adhere to the requirements of Capital Investments Safety Management Procedure for Project Audits/Safety tours.

·      Undertake and manage, as appropriate, incident investigations as requested.

·      Review on an on-going basis risk relevant to your role including both occupational and asset related risks.

·      Implement the construction regulations.

·      Communicate effectively with all parties across the CIS projects to ensure proper execution of tasks.

·      Prepare and manage budgets as necessary ensuring all chargeable and nonchargeable items (person hours) are accurately captured.

·      Support the Project & Programme Manager in the preparation of quarterly interim and annual stewardship reports

If you are interested in, please send you up to date cv to anna@techskills.ie

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