MetroLink Project Manager - Enabling Groundworks & Archaeology

The Project Manager - Enabling Groundworks & Archaeology on the M130 Contract is responsible for overseeing the contractors and MetroLink project team appointed to carry out groundworks to test and resolve archaeology constraints along the MetroLink route, in accordance with legislation and the 2017 Code of Practice for Archaeology. The MetroLink construction area will take place within a rich cultural heritage environment centred around the historic Town of Dublin; and the medieval town of Swords. The contractors will be appointed under the GCCC Conditions of Engagement for Services. The Project Manager - Enabling Groundworks & Archaeology will oversee the administration of contractors appointed in conjunction with the MetroLink integrated team. The Project Manager - Enabling Groundworks & Archaeology supports the completion of the M100, M400 and M500 contracts. A key part of this role will be to build relationships both internally and externally, manage team performance and morale, work collaboratively on a best for project basis with the Enabling Contractors, the Advance Works Engineering Designer, Project Archaeologists and Project Conservation Architect to ensure the timely delivery of the works. The candidate will be responsible for providing project management expertise and guidance to teams of specialists responsible for carrying out the works in accordance with the MetroLink project requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring contractor performance and driving efficient performance throughout the works. The role facilitates teamwork and collaborates with the integrated MetroLink team ensure the successful execution of delivery activities, by focusing on fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. A crucial aspect of the role involves establishing strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders and securing their support for the delivery process of the enabling works.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinate and manage the delivery of Groundworks via the Works Contracts carrying out the archaeological works from tender through to completion, in collaboration with the designers (AtkinsRealis/RPS), the TII appointed Archaeologists, and the integrated MetroLink Project Team.

• Liaise with heads of departments to ensure appropriate resource management.

• Manage a large multi-disciplinary team of internal resources and external advisors to develop detailed plans and schedules for the proposed enabling works, acting as a line manager for certain TII staff.

• Ensure adherence to contractual specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements to deliver high-quality enabling works.

• Identify, assess and mitigate any potential risks related to enabling works, such as delays, cost overruns and technical challenges.

• Ensure commercial management of the contract with relevant team members including managing change control procedures, audit plan, early warnings, the risk register and evaluating compensation events.

• Promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture.

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, government, agencies and community representatives.

• Ensure that communication interfaces are professionally managed and assist in the production of communications by providing programme and technical information to the MetroLink Team as required.

• Organise and participate in both internal and external stakeholder meetings to discuss project progress and address any concern.

• Co-ordinate design and construction interfaces, including handover of the Works with the MetroLink Main Infrastructure Contract and other Enabling Contracts, including liaising with the wider integrated MetroLink team.

• Ensure decisions are made on a best for project basis.

• Maintain records of all enabling works activities, prepare regular progress reports, ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

• Monitor the performance of contractors in relation to the relevant KPIs.

• Advocate for continuous operational improvement, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

• Define Enabling Works delivery strategy along with the short and long-term roadmap for achieving this and in line with the contracting entity’s current and future capacity requirements.

• Advocate collaboration and integration among multidisciplinary programme teams and stakeholders.

• Oversee compliance with planning and procurement policies across all related project activities.

• Support a collaborative culture which enables high performance by encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing between TII as the client and the supply chain.

• Promote an equitable, inclusive, accessible, and diverse workplace.

• Management of the on-site contract supervision and administration team including project engineers, construction supervisors, commercial advisors, planner/s, and clerical personnel.

• Perform additional tasks, activities, or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

All the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are required across the whole organisation to meet tight deadlines.

Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 7 years’ post graduate experience of programme delivery including a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary projects/ programme delivery from inception through to completion.

• Strong and demonstrable leadership and management experience, including project management, procurement, contract management, financial management and change management.

• Experience in planning, governance and delivery having managed multiple teams setting goals, objectives and priorities, and establishing clear roles and responsibilities for all direct reports.

• Experience demonstrating agility to adapt to the everchanging needs of the project.

Skills

• Proficiency in gathering, documenting, and analysing project requirements to ensure they align with customer and operational needs.

• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.

• Experience in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and relate to individuals and groups – both technical and non-technical.

• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

• Proven ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality results.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through effective communication.

• Ability to leverage digital tools and platforms to drive commercial success. Demonstrate a strong understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce and data analytics, combined with strategic business insights.

• Ability to manage complex environments to identify resources for delivering in line with resource strategies, plans and profiles.

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