PROJECT MANAGER (PUBLIC SECTOR)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for an Project Manager for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Craigavon site.
Responsibilities To assist the Senior Project Manager to manage and co-ordinate the regions planned maintenance programme and assist the Senior Project Manager in the strategic delivery of an effective regional based planned and cyclical maintenance programme.

which will include:

• To ensure the planned maintenance service is delivered in accordance with the Client’s policies and procedures and develop these further on an on-going basis to ensure that legislation and good practice are met.
• Leading on project management of complex and large projects to time, quality and budget targets and with minimum supervision.
• Briefing consultants and contractors, negotiating appointments and shaping the project. Being a strong professional client with clear requirements and able to lead a team to work together to achieve goals
• Drawing up realistic timetables and ensuring projects meet time targets without compromising quality
• Carrying out feasibilities and option appraisals and maintaining systems to monitor project costs. Preparing reports and spreadsheets showing how costs are apportioned
• Assessing risks and progressing schemes swiftly and systematically to overcome risks. Preparing and writing reports on schemes for Development Panel, Operations Committee and other internal approval panels
• Ensuring schemes are developed in accordance with agreed internal procedures, Tenants Services Authority requirements and the Association’s Project Procedures Manual and design brief, and ensuring full compliance with the Association’s Standing Orders and financial procedures.
• Ensuring consultation of all stakeholders including local authority representatives, tenants, staff representing the client, community representatives, etc.

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REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Have a degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 1 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction Function

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• BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building /Construction function

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• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.

Please refer the Job description for details