Established in 1925, PJ Hegarty is Ireland’s most progressive building company. We undertake projects throughout Ireland and the UK from offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick & London and are a leading company in large scale construction.
As a family owned company from its inception, we, like you, have a long proud tradition of working within our respective industries for the benefit of our customers, our people and the community.

KEY DUTIES

• Provide leadership and management to the project construction team to drive high performance through all aspects of the project
• Develop, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Responsible to ensure works are carried out to the company’s Health and Wellbeing, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Promote a positive Health and Safety culture on-site with the construction team.
• Develop the contract programme with the construction team, establishing the sequence and timing of operations to meet the project milestones and completion dates.
• Execute ongoing short to medium term effective project planning to mitigate project risks.
• Champion quality standards on the project, co-ordinate activities in accordance with the company quality system, quality procedures, and specifications.
• Ensure production and commercial procedures are implemented on the project, work with the commercial team and take ownership of the commercial delivery of the project.
• Manage the procurement and placing of sub-contractor and supplier orders in accordance with the programme.
• Lead the value engineering and product development process through the project.
• Develop and maintain effective positive communication with the clients, design teams, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide accurate, transparent reporting and forecasting for the project.
• Ensuring all relevant information is collated, reviewed, and actioned at regular contract review and progress meetings.
• Attend client/consultant progress meetings, and prepare and respond to the requirements of the meetings.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:

• Relevant Third level Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
• 7+ years of post-qualification construction experience
• Demonstrate ability to deliver large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of the latest building regulations and certification standards
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff, and sub-contractors