Assistant Contracts Managers

Key Qualities:

Essential:

• Minimum qualifications are QS / Construction Economics degree or Construction / Project Management degree and/or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or SCS) Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience commensurate to this role.
• Proven commercial skills, awareness and experience (pre & post-contract duties) on large construction projects;
• Demonstrable ability to manage and administer construction contracts.
• Detailed knowledge and application of the Public Works suite of contracts.
• Knowledge and awareness of other standard forms of Contract – RIAI, IEI, FIDIC and target cost contracts (NEC etc.);
• Experience and involvement in construction dispute resolution proceedings (conciliation, arbitration, adjudication etc.);
• Demonstrable ability to produce bills of quantities, tender and contract documentation;
• Strong leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Excellent IT Skills and knowledge of relevant software.
• Ability to influence others, e.g. during negotiations between the different parties to the project
• Experience of Final Account negotiations and settlements.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable ability to produce and manage budgets.
• Understanding of Project Management Procedures.
• Experience and involvement on construction dispute resolution proceedings (conciliation, arbitration, adjudication etc.);
• Previous working experience on railway related projects.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team including; signalling, electrical, telecoms, civils, structures, track, environmental and construction elements.

Competencies:

• Commercial Awareness.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Established Specialist Knowledge.
• Demonstrable ability in planning and organising.

To apply for this role, please refer to the role category in the subject line of your e-mail and send a copy of your CV to capitalprogrecruitment@irishrail.ie by Friday 27^th of January.