Role: Project Manager

Location: Laois

Salary: €40-€50k p/a DOE

Our client are looking for a highly motivated solutions-driven Project Manager with experience in the Fit Out/Joinery industry.

Events background is also a bonus.

You will ensure effective and consistent communication with the team and customers so that all aspects of a project are understood and the necessary information and resources are available to meet project requirements and exceed customer expectations.

Key responsibilities

Client Management

• Develop & send client quotations/estimates for all project enquiries.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.


• Understand client requirements and expectations, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and referrals.


• Visit project sites for client interactions, and resolution of onsite issues to maintain customer satisfaction.


• Ensure all departments have all required and relevant information to enable project delivery.

Quoting & Cost Management

• Prepare detailed project internal estimates, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.


• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.


• Track and report on project expenses, identifying any variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Project Management

• Develop & maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.


• Break down project plans into actionable tasks and assign responsibilities.


• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager to ensure project plans align with production and installation schedules.


• Employ creative problem-solving techniques to quickly identify and eliminate any blocks or bottlenecks that may impede project progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.


• Utilize and update project management and productivity tools to develop flexible workflow policies enhancing efficiency while upholding safety and quality standards.


• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.


• Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.


• Ensure all work meets the company's quality standards and complies with relevant regulations and codes.

Reporting and Analysis

• Develop & implement relevant project reports, budgets, production pipeline schedules and other key performance indicators pertinent to the business


• RAMS and associated Compliance documentation (H&S, Sustainability)

Ideal Skillset

• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.


• Excellent business acumen and strong commercial awareness.


• Experience in implementing continuous improvement projects.


• Advanced interpersonal, team-working and leadership skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within the organisation and externally with customers/suppliers.


• Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  
  Results-driven with the ability to motivate a team to help them understand the need for results.


• Ability to work well under pressure, under minimum direction and within a strict deadline environment.


• Proven ability and agility to embrace new systems, processes, technology and ideas.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visas or sponsorship's already in place.

Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland.

Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.

MC