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Fitout Project Manager
July 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Fitout Project Manager
Role: Project Manager
Location: Laois
Salary: €40-€50k p/a DOE
Our client are looking for a highly motivated solutions-driven Project Manager with experience in the Fit Out/Joinery industry. Events background is also a bonus.
You will ensure effective and consistent communication with the team and customers so that all aspects of a project are understood and the necessary information and resources are available to meet project requirements and exceed customer expectations.
Key responsibilities
Client Management
- Develop & send client quotations/estimates for all project enquiries.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Understand client requirements and expectations, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Visit project sites for client interactions, and resolution of onsite issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Ensure all departments have all required and relevant information to enable project delivery.
Quoting & Cost Management
- Prepare detailed project internal estimates, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
- Track and report on project expenses, identifying any variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Project Management
- Develop & maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Break down project plans into actionable tasks and assign responsibilities.
- Coordinate with the Workshop Manager to ensure project plans align with production and installation schedules.
- Employ creative problem-solving techniques to quickly identify and eliminate any blocks or bottlenecks that may impede project progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Utilize and update project management and productivity tools to develop flexible workflow policies enhancing efficiency while upholding safety and quality standards.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Ensure all work meets the company's quality standards and complies with relevant regulations and codes.
Reporting and Analysis
- Develop & implement relevant project reports, budgets, production pipeline schedules and other key performance indicators pertinent to the business
- RAMS and associated Compliance documentation (H&S, Sustainability)
Ideal Skillset
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
- Excellent business acumen and strong commercial awareness.
- Experience in implementing continuous improvement projects.
- Advanced interpersonal, team-working and leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within the organisation and externally with customers/suppliers.
- Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results-driven with the ability to motivate a team to help them understand the need for results.
- Ability to work well under pressure, under minimum direction and within a strict deadline environment.
- Proven ability and agility to embrace new systems, processes, technology and ideas.
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