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Project Manager

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Savills

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Project Management or relevant studies, strong Excel/AutoCAD skills, excellent communication, time management abilities, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
  • You will manage client interactions, oversee project documentation and governance, ensure timelines and budgets, lead project meetings, support business development, and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Requirements

  • Degree in Project Management or currently studying towards such while in employment.
  • Displays an understanding of specifications, bills of quantities/schedules of works and drawings.
  • Capable of extracting quantities from drawings and preparation of required tender documentation.
  • Computer literate in MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
  • Self-starter with an ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision. Must be highly flexible with high level commitment to success.
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a team demonstrating effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to deliver to deadlines.
  • Experience dealing competently with Clients, Design Teams & Contractors.
  • Proactive attitude to challenging projects.
  • Commitment to an expanding practice.
  • Methodical, diligent and pragmatic approach to all aspects of role.
  • Able to lead single and multiple projects from consultation to completion.
  • A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects.

Responsibilities

  • - Ensure dedicated client focus - effective client interaction with excellent lines of communication; work to identify customer needs; deliver upon commitments to clients; provide added value
  • - Prepare and manage the full suite of project control documentation, including but not limited to, project executions plans, project brief, tender documentation, advising on procurement of professional team and procurement routes, risk register, programme and regular reporting
  • - Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
  • - Ensure each stage of the process is progressing to the agreed time frame, as well as budget and to the right quality standards
  • - Completion of tender process, including document preparation, negotiations and analysis relating to a range of construction projects
  • - Completion of contract administration role
  • - Organising and chairing pre-contract and post-contract project team meetings
  • - Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are met on time and within budget
  • - Lead and manage specific projects with ability to administer contracts with minimal project Director input
  • - Advise clients of their options and propose an appropriate strategy together with involvement of the client as required and carry out the service to achieve this strategy
  • - Provide assistance to other departments and professionals within the office and support Savills business development wherever possible
  • - Demonstrate ability to lead client pitches and presentations
  • - Engage in business development strategies to ensure fee generation and client delivery
  • - Seek and integrate inputs from other professionals/consultancy divisions within Savills to best service the client and assist in delivery of the project
  • - Provide market leading performance enhancing Savills brand and local market knowledge
  • - Build strong working relationships with existing clients and other service providers
  • - Source and secure new clients
  • - Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to throughout the project
  • - Demonstrate an ability to work on your own initiative and pre-empt decisions and actions

FAQs

Where is the Project Manager role located?

The role is based in the Dublin office of Savills Commercial (Ireland) Limited, though the location of potential projects may vary depending on client and site locations.

What are the key responsibilities of the Project Manager?

Key responsibilities include ensuring dedicated client focus, managing project control documentation, establishing project governance, overseeing the tender process, contract administration, liaising with the Design Team, leading specific projects, providing client advice, and engaging in business development strategies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Project Management or currently studying towards such while in employment is required.

What software skills are necessary for this job?

Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD is necessary.

Is experience in project management essential for this role?

Yes, experience dealing competently with Clients, Design Teams, and Contractors is essential.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Savills Ireland aims to create an inclusive and diverse working environment, valuing everyone's talents and promoting diversity positively.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, the role provides an ideal opportunity for career progression commensurate with the ability of the staff member.

What personal qualities are important for a successful Project Manager?

Important qualities include excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently as a self-starter, flexibility, commitment to success, and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects.

How does Savills support business development?

Savills engages in business development strategies to ensure fee generation and client delivery while seeking to source and secure new clients.

What is the company's approach to Health & Safety during projects?

Savills ensures that Health & Safety regulations are adhered to throughout the project.

Global leading commercial, residential & rural real estate service provider. Established in 1855, with over 600 offices.

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1855
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Savills is a global real estate services provider with a network of more than 39,000 people in over 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. A FTSE 250 company (LON: SVS) headquartered in London, Savills advises corporate, institutional and private clients who are seeking to acquire, lease, develop or realise the value of residential and commercial property in the world's key locations.

Benefits

  • Death in Service

  • SIPP

  • Performance Bonus

  • Pension Plan

  • Health Insurance

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Critical Illness Cover