Project Manager - Fit Out

The role of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) is to plan, design, build and equip the new children’s hospital. We are looking for aProject Manager - Fit Outwho will oversee the work of the Design Team and the Contractor and report to the Construction/Commissioning Director.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision:

• Contribute to the strategic completion of this project for the NPHDB
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to develop the vision for the new children’s hospital development project.

Planning and delivery

• To review and comment on the Contractors fitout and completions programme incorporating all elements of the project
• To contribute to the project reporting and control system which will enable the Board to meet its governance and reporting obligations, particularly in respect of tracking project timelines
• To assist in the development of appropriate critical path analysis and Gannt charts for the project with the NPHDB Project Controls Manager and the Design Team

Managing Resources & Performance:

• Undertake clear reporting mechanisms for the project and implement clear communication processes for the Board and management team
• Inspection of the works for compliance with specification, quality of workmanship, relevant standards and adherence to programme
• Quality checks on and off site
• Contribute to the implementation of an appropriate risk management strategy for the project
• Assess the contractor’s performance against the construction programme, monitor progress, develop suitable reporting systems and reports.
• Develop strategies to ensure the project is delivered on programme

Managing Relationships/Teamwork:

• Communicate on behalf of the NPHDB where required
• Liaise and engage with the Children’s Health Ireland as client for the project in relation to the brief and any aspect of the project as may arise
• Consult with and to maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders as appropriate

Governance and reporting

• Provide appropriate and timely information, reports and advice to the Construction/Commissioning Director
• Manage the production of weekly and monthly project updates and related information
• Review and monitor quality, cost and timely delivery of the project by external consultants and contractors appointed by the Board

Qualifications and experience

• Main contractor background is preferred
• Architectural finished experience is preferred
• Possess strong communication and excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrate the requisite and appropriate management skills to manage timely delivery and effective performance from the appointed Design Team.
• 15 years minimum senior design management experience; experience with projects in excess of €50 million, experience of healthcare design and construction environment essential.
• Proven experience in the fitout of complex hospital buildings
• Must be computer literate (MS Office, AutoCAD, and other relevant IT packages)
• Be familiar with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) tools and software, including the implementation and management of Building Information Modelling (BIM) system of integrated design delivery.

Skills

• Leadership and Direction
• Managing in a Complex Environment
• Critical Analysis and Decision Making
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Personal Commitment and Motivation

Salary
€100k-€130k

Working Week
The standard working week applying to the post is 40 hours net.

Annual Leave
The annual leave associated with the post is 25 days.