NRL are currently recruiting for a Projects Coordinator to work with a client on hours based in Cork, Ireland. This is a 12 month contract role and will be a hybrid of onsite and remote working.
Role Responsibilities:
Acting as a single point of contact to rationalise and efficiently coordinate communications relating to the interfaces between the client and all stakeholders;
Liaising with the O+M Contractor and the client’s third-party project teams throughout the development, construction and commissioning of the schemes;
Attending project and Stakeholder meetings to monitor and record progress of actions and identify problems;
Identifying, tracking and documenting the impacts, the changes and new installations and facilities will have on the operations and maintenance of the tunnels;
Coordinating and assisting in the development of new procedures that may be required to address the interfaces with the upgraded systems;
Facilitating the development of a resource plan for future operations following upgrades;
Facilitating site visits which may be required by the project teams and works;
Producing a monthly summary report for the Client in an agreed format and content;
To monitor a contractor’s execution of a portfolio of multidisciplinary upgrade and renewal schemes from Inception through to Handover. The schemes would range in size with the level of governance and management varying accordingly.
To project manage feasibility and other studies and team member’s workstreams, and ensure in liaison with the Commission Manager the timely close-out of projects;
To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources
To review all submissions from the Contractor to check against the requirements of the original Task Order request for a proposal and the Contract and to arrange for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate;
Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client;
To maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally;
Support the Commission Manager and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.;
Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.
To prepare and present reports and presentations to the client team and other key stakeholders
To liaise with other teams and within the wider business and other key stakeholders
Preparation of all necessary reports;
Manage day to day operational duties;
Ensure internal procedures and processes are mapped, formalised and amended when necessary;
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
Role Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or Project Management or other applicable discipline. Other qualifications relating to Procurement would be beneficial.
Fluent in written and spoken English;
Analytical, numerate and self-motivated;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Experience of and ability in chairing meetings;
Experience of managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed budgets;
Ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision;
Ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other Senior colleagues;
Demonstrate initiative with managing workload;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment; and
A good understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications particularly Project, Excel and Word;
Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme;
Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes;
Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;
Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage;
Familiarity with the NEC3 Contract and its mechanisms;
Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;
Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives;
Experience of managing multidisciplinary highway projects;
Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the DMRB.
What’s in it for you:
Stable contract duration
Competitive hourly rate