About the job
Location: Belfast
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose
The Projects Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of multi-disciplinary capital and lifecycle projects within a dynamic industrial environment and Facilities Management sector. Acting as the primary client representative for ABM, this position oversees the complete project lifecycle from feasibility and design to commissioning and handover.
In this role, you will manage an on-site Project Management Office (PMO) team while collaborating with external consultants, contractors, and relevant statutory bodies to deliver building, civil, electrical, and mechanical projects. Your leadership will ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations while adhering to quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle Management:
- Lead and oversee projects from initial feasibility, design, and business case development through procurement, installation, commissioning, and final handover.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects across industrial sites.
- Ensure all projects are completed safely, on time, within approved budgets, and in accordance with agreed specifications.
Planning & Scheduling:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, Gantt charts, and schedules.
- Monitor progress against key milestones, identifying and addressing deviations promptly.
- Chair and lead regular project progress and coordination meetings.
Budget & Cost Control:
- Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
- Control project expenditures, variations, and formal change management processes.
- Assist in the procurement and appointment of contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers.
- Review and manage contractor contracts, performance, and payment applications.
- Maintain a comprehensive project register and reporting dashboard covering various aspects of projects such as financials, work in progress, and completed status.
