Utility Project Manager; Infrastructure

Company Description

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As part of the contract strategy for the project scheme it is intended to award several advance contracts to precede the Main Infrastructure Contracts. The most significant of these advance packages will be the Utility Works contracts. The Utility Project Manager (South) is a client designed contract and will involve the installation of extensive new water, drainage, gas, telecoms and electricity infrastructure in Dublin city centre and Fingal County, in a congested city centre/urban environment.

The Utility (South) Project Manager will be appointed under the NEC4 form of contract - Option C:
Target Contract with Activity Schedule. The role holder supports the completion of the M100, M400 and M500 contracts. A key part of this role will be to build relationships both internally and externally, manage team performance and morale, work collaboratively on a best for project basis with the Enabling Contractors, the Advance Works Engineering Designer, Project Archaeologists and Project Conservation Architect to ensure the timely delivery of the works.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring contractor performance and driving efficient performance throughout the works. The role facilitates teamwork and collaborates with the integrated team to ensure the successful execution of delivery activities, by focusing on fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

This is a key role in the implementation phase of project demanding a candidate who possesses maturity of thought with a keen sense of judgement, commensurate with the requirements of the form of contract being adopted for these works. The successful candidate will be an accomplished communicator demonstrating the capability of working on his/her own initiative, and with a proven record in making key decisions on construction projects.

A crucial aspect of the role involves establishing strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders and securing their support for the delivery process of the enabling works.

In particular, the form of contract that has been adopted for these works requires that the successful candidate possess the ability to work collaboratively with the Contractor and internal and external stakeholders in an effective and efficient manner to progress the works in an expeditious manner. The role holder coordinates the design and construction interfaces of the Works with the Project Main Infrastructure Contracts and other Advance Works Contracts to achieve targets in a timely and efficient manner.

• Coordinate and manage the delivery of Utility Contracts from tender through to completion, in collaboration with the designers, and the integrated Project Team.
• Liaise with heads of departments to ensure appropriate resource management.
• Manage a large multi-disciplinary team of internal resources and external advisors to develop detailed plans and schedules for the proposed utility works, and act as a line manager for staff.
• Ensure adherence to contractual specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements to deliver high-quality utility works.
• Identify, assess and mitigate any potential risks associated with the Enabling and Main Works Contractors including delays, cost overruns and technical challenges.
• Ensure commercial management of the contract with relevant team members including managing change control procedures, audit plan, early warnings, the risk register and evaluating compensation events.
• Promote a…