Project Manager

Our client is a Global company who have been manufacturing a range of specialist products since 1968 for clients in Ireland, UK, Europe, US and SE Asia. Their dedicated in-house teams deliver complex, bespoke packages from initial design, through to specification and manufacturing, installation and final commissioning. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their friendly and professional team at their site based in Hull. The Project Manager will support the team in delivering successful projects to critical facilities in the various sectors they work within. Reporting directly to the Project Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the projects from concept to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all assigned projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to the stakeholder's objectives.
• Maintain a commercially focused mindset to ensure that project objectives are met within budget, identifying opportunities to optimize costs and deliver value without compromising quality or project timelines.
• Use established practices, templates, policies, tools and relationships throughout the life-cycle of the project.
• Prepare project submittals as required including door schedules, ironmongery specifications, site reports.
• Participate in project management team meetings and ensure project information is kept up to date regularly.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with stakeholders to ensure that all have timely and accurate information.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specification, building regulations and good building practice.
• Check and understand all drawings and specifications, issue timely feedback where required.

The above is a non-exhaustive summary of responsibilities that the Project Manager will be expected to fulfil.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Recognised program management qualification.
• 5 years construction or Project Manager's experience.
• Qualification or Experience in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Proven experience in managing project budgets, forecasting, and cost control to ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management.
• Knowledge and or experience of 2D AutoCAD or SolidWorks is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings/layouts.
• Ability to use SAP Business One or similar for data entry, sheets/schedules.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• A strong work ethic.
• Be driven to work to the highest quality levels
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and manage budgets effectively while maintaining project quality and timelines
• Ability to travel to project sites for visits and meetings.
• Ability to multitask, critical think, and problem-solve is required

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• A work place contributory pension, with employer contributions.
• Company-supplied laptop and other equipment necessary for this key role.
• International travel for factory and product training.
• Expenses when on company business.
• Continuous professional education support and training.

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.