Risk and Pre Construction Director

at  Ardmac

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Primary degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Construction Law or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction including full Turnkey delivery, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, risk management, and pre-construction activities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• LLB/ LLM in Construction Law and/or Dispute Resolution
• Membership with a recognized professional body e.g., RICS, CIArb, CIOB
• Professional certifications in risk management or construction management.

JOB PURPOSE

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Risk and Pre Construction Director to join our team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and within the bounds of legal and regulatory requirements. If you are passionate about Pre Construction and have a keen eye for detail, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.
The role will be based in Dublin or one of our regional offices; it will involve regular travel to our head office and occasional travel to the UK and Europe.
The ultimate purpose of this role is to develop, review, audit, monitor, support and report on both strategic and tactical risk and compliance matters across the group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders across Ardmac & Purever (Ardmac’s parent company) to develop and implement policies, procedures and frameworks that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Your role will involve evaluating and mitigating risks; managing relationships; overseeing all legal and insurance matters; and appraising the Commercial teams’ view of contractual terms. The role holder will also be responsible for developing a strategic risk review cycle across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and mentor the pre-construction management teams.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for pre-construction and risk management activities.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with pre-construction activities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain a ‘live’ risk register.
• Liaise with our Brokers regarding the Group Insurance programme and Surety Bonds or PCG’s
• Review initial contractual documentation, including Client NDAs and outline to the Commercial Lead
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential risks (financial, operational, strategic, legal, etc.) that could impact the company. Regularly assess and update the company risk register.
• Assess and manage risks related to the supply chain, including supplier reliability, material costs, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor market conditions, changing regulations and economic factors that could impact the company’s operations, such as fluctuations in material costs, changes in interest rates, and geopolitical risks.
• Manage non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.
• Lead the development and implementation of crisis management and business continuity plans to ensure the company can respond effectively to emergencies
• Project Estimation and Budgeting:
• Oversee the preparation of detailed and accurate project estimates.
• Conduct thorough cost analysis and value engineering to optimize project budgets.
• Present budget proposals to senior leadership.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and present detailed reports to senior leadership.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all pre-construction and risk management activities.
• Co-ordinate with our in-house Finance and Compliance teams