Electrical Project Manager
Skills
About the role
Location:Galway (Projects throughout the West of Ireland)
Job Type
Full-time
Permanent
Salary
€75,000–€95,000 DOE, plus company vehicle, pension, phone and laptop (typical market range for experienced project managers in the region).
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of electrical installation projects from contract award through to final handover. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects while ensuring safety, quality, programme, profitability and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Manage projects from pre-construction to completion.
Develop and maintain project programmes.
Coordinate electrical, mechanical and main contractor interfaces.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Chair weekly project meetings.
Monitor labour productivity and programme performance.
Commercial Management
Manage project budgets and forecasts.
Track costs against budget.
Identify and manage variations.
Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors.
Review subcontractor accounts.
Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to maximise project profitability.
Site Management
Manage Site Supervisors and Project Engineers.
Ensure sufficient labour and resources are available.
Monitor quality of installations.
Ensure compliance, BCAR and Safe Electric requirements where applicable.
Resolve technical issues quickly.
Client Management
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and design teams.
Attend progress meetings.
Provide weekly reports on:
Programme
Commercial status
Health Safety
Risks
Procurement
Labour resources
Health Safety
Promote a strong safety culture.
Ensure compliance with company HS procedures.
Complete site audits.
Investigate incidents where required.
Quality Commissioning
Ensure installation quality meets specifications.
Manage testing and commissioning.
Coordinate OM manuals.
Manage snagging through to completion.
Achieve smooth project handover.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years’ experience managing commercial electrical projects.
Strong understanding of electrical installations.
Excellent knowledge of Irish regulations.
Strong commercial awareness.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Full clean driving licence.
Desirable Experience
Experience working on:
Hotels
Healthcare
Commercial offices
Industrial facilities
Educational buildings
Software Experience
Experience with:
Microsoft Project
Excel
Procore
Autodesk Build
Bluebeam
AutoCAD
Power BI (advantage)
Microsoft Power Apps (advantage)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Projects completed on programme
Gross margin achieved
Health Safety performance
Client satisfaction
Labour productivity
Variation recovery
Snag-free handover
Cash flow performance
Quality audit scores
Personal Attributes
Strong leader
Excellent organiser
Commercially minded
Solution-focused
Decisive under pressure
Professional communicator
High attention to detail
Team player
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company vehicle
Fuel card
Pension contribution
Mobile phone
Laptop
Annual performance bonus
Professional training and development
Compensation
This Other role pays $75k-$95k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in Ireland.
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