Operations Manager

Ballinrobe, Ireland Posted on 09/05/2024

ID Recruitment are workingwith a large Mechanical Engineering company in Mayo to recruit an OperationsManager . The role will provide strategic management and leadership to the organisationand to ensure the smooth running of the business on a day-to-day basis. The role will also be responsible fordriving quality standards and ensure that all projects are executed smoothly,are on time and in budget.

If you are a motivated individual withexcellent leadership and motivational skills as well as a deep understanding ofthe construction process, then this would be a fantastic role for you.

Main duties and responsibilities include;

• Reviewand improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
• Overseethe planning, execution, and completion of construction projects, ensuring theyare finished on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Managementof QEHS across the company and all sites.
• Ensureall operations are carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
• Prepareand manage budgets and forecasts.
• Monitorand oversee the labour requirements, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff.
• Negotiatecontracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring clearcommunication of expectations and deliverables.
• Managethe financial aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, billing, andthe procurement of materials and labour.
• Facilitatecommunication among project stakeholders, including clients, construction teams,and external consultants, to ensure a cohesive and collaborative workenvironment.
• Developand implement innovative construction techniques and strategies to improveefficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Signoff on weekly reports from Site Staff.
• Reviewingproject cashflows/histogram/P&Ls prepared by CMs/PMs/Site Engineers.
• Liaisingwith design team.
• Submittingweekly status reports to Managing Director.
• Procurenew business in line with agreed budgets.
• Liaisingwith existing and new clients.
• Finaliserates, value engineering options, prelims etc. on all tenders with Estimating Manager.
• Producesupport documentation for tenders and prequalification submissions.
• Attendclient tender review meetings, resolve issues and close out deal.
• Reviewand negotiate client contract tenders.

Skills, education and experience required.

• 5+years' experience in similar management role in construction industry
• Qualificationor Equivalent in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline
• Excellentindustry knowledge
• Proventrack record of overseeing delivery of large-scale construction projects withinbudget, specification, and timescale
• Excellentknowledge of EHS requirements within Irish construction sites
• ExcellentIT skills and knowledge with quality and safety management systems (ISO)
• Strongpeople management and leadership skills
• HVACor mechanical experience an advantage