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Senior Technical Services Manager

The Role

As the mac-group continues on its growth trajectory, we are looking for a Senior Technical Services Manager with minimum of 10 years’ experience, who will be responsible for managing mechanical, electrical and specialist systems contracts on numerous high-end, fast track commercial fit outs and industrial construction projects across Ireland. The successful Senior Technical Services Manager will be responsible for the quality and timely delivery of all mechanical & electrical requirements on multiple projects simultaneously and be charged with managing the mechanical and electrical sub-contractors from start to finish to ensure smooth delivery, commissioning and final handover of the building services installation.

The ideal Senior Technical Services Manager Candidate will have: 

• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience within the construction industry managing mechanical and electrical contracts in excess of €10m. 
• A strong track record managing large M&E projects across Industrial, Commercial & Fit Out. 
• Knowledge of varied M&E construction techniques, their implementation and commissioning processes. 
• Experience in delivering projects from Pre-Construction through implementation to commissioning and handover. 
• Ability to integrate with construction teams and provide regular updates on programme and performance of sub-contractors. 
• Must be client interfacing and have a strong commercial understanding and awareness. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage numerous teams and projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent organisational, planning & programme management skills. 
• Previous project / site management experience with established Mechanical /Electrical contractors preferred. 

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Site Manager

The Role

The Site Manager is responsible to the Contracts Manager / Project Manager and Project Director and will work closely with the QS team.

The Site Manger will be responsible for the management of the site in respect of progress, workmanship and safety. The Site Manager ensures that adequate and proper labour, plant, materials and sub-contractor’s resources are available to meet the requirements of the contract.

The Site Manager looks for opportunities for the company with their known contacts always presenting a consistent and united face to Clients, Consultants, S/Cs and the Public.

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M&E Coordinator

The Role

The Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Coordinator will be responsible for managing mechanical, electrical and specialist systems contracts on numerous high-end, fast track commercial fit outs and industrial construction projects across Ireland. 

The M&E Coordinator will be accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all M&E requirements on multiple projects simultaneously and integrate with the construction teams, providing regular updates on programme and performance of the M&E sub-contractors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the M&E sub-contractors from start to finish to ensure smooth delivery, commissioning and final handover of the building services installation.

Duties & Responsibilities 

The M&E Coordinator shall:-

• Manage Mechanical & Electrical elements of live projects from inception through installation to final commissioning and project handover. 
• Liaise with sub-contractors and 3rd party specialist contractors to develop installation and commissioning programmes. 
• Ensuring M&E design, installation & commissioning programmes are incorporated into the master construction programme. 
• Chair meetings with Design Team members and sub-contractors on a regular basis to ensure the construction, installation and commissioning works are developing as planned. 
• Provide M&E technical input and advise as required for live projects and tenders. 
• Liaising with the commercial and project management teams on commercial aspects relevant to the role as required. 
• Coordinating temporary M&E site services as required. 
• Carryout regular quality control checks on M&E installations to ensure works are installed as per the design intent and specification. 
• Managing the flow of information from the M&E design team and subcontractors, advising the project team of any impact on progress and programme. 
• Managing the procurement process to ensure all plant and materials are specification compliant and ensure delivery is within the required programme constraints. 
• Management of the commissioning process, ensuring the installation and commissioning works are managed in accordance with the relevant quality procedures. 
• Provide input to handover documentation, ensuring all project certification is issued within the constraints of the project. 
  
• Always presenting a consistent and united face to Clients, Consultants, Subcontractors and the Public.

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Data Centre – Project Manager

The Position: Reporting to the Contracts Director the role will be responsible for the delivery of Data Centres to the highest standards.

The Company: mac-group is a multi-award-winning specialist Construction and Interior fit out company. Founded in 2002, our mission is to construct, restore and repurpose commercial buildings; to exceed the expectations of clients, consultants and staff; and to question and improve upon all that has gone before. Our clients are blue-chip, and our business is repeat in nature.

In 2022, we are celebrating 20 years in business. This is a significant milestone for our team, and we intended to celebrate like we do best. Why not join us and be a part of this.

The Role:

• Be accountable for the safe delivery of allocated projects, to the client’s specification, ensuring that project objectives, agreed timescales and budgets are delivered.
• The Project Manager will apply the project management processes set out by the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and deliver the project, on time, to budget and quality.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the project.
• Support the Contracts Director to ensure that it is accurately cost forecasted.
• Manage and monitor resources to ensure they are available across disciplines to deliver the project.
• Work with the client and key stakeholders to establish effective collaborative relationships, supporting effective delivery, performance measurement and management of change.
• Provide accurate project performance data to senior managers and company directors on a periodic basis.
• Implement and manage the change control process.
• Ensure proactive risk management is adhered to ensuring periodic review and action with the project team.
• Manage client reporting as required including periodic project reports, programme updates, KPI data, performance and other requirements as specified.
• Manage the project HSE including RAMS.
• Conduct lessons learnt and disseminate to the wider organisation to ensure feedback to bids ensuring lessons are incorporated into new works.
• Proactively identify and follow up on opportunities to develop new business.
• Identify opportunities within the project and contribute toward sharing of best practice within the project management organisation.
• Detailed understanding of CDM regulations (2015) and assessment of requirements as applicable to the project where applicable.
• Always comply to the requirements of the client’s HSQE policies and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Actively support & encourage the client’s HSQE principles across projects.
• Travel where and when necessary
• Actively support the health and welfare of colleagues.

This role description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged of the Project Manager. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder regularly.   (more…)

Senior EHS Advisor

The Role

To assist the Group EHS Manager and Senior EHS Manager (UK) in coordinating and implementation of internal EHS procedures across all our sites and to ensure all mac-group projects are compliant with applicable legislative requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote a positive EHS culture throughout our sites, highlighting and promoting best practice
• Provide safety, health and environmental advice and support to project teams
• Carry out inspections and audits of construction sites and prepare reports summarising the findings
• Ensure construction EHS documentation is in place prior to the commencement of projects
• Monitor, review and implement improvements to site performance through regular inspections and audits
• Undertake accident/incident investigations and liaise with external bodies/ clients
• Assist with EHS inductions for new starters
• Assist and participate in the highlighting of risks and training on site
• Agree remedial action with site management team if necessary
• Ensure relevant company safety documentation is maintained on site
• Assist in the delivery of EHS training as required
• Ensure compliance with company management systems
• Investigate injuries and incidents on sites, prepare reports and put in place measures to avoid reoccurrence
• Discipline those on sites found to be in breach of company policy/procedures and / or site EHS rules
• Assist in training site based staff on use of digital technology

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Project Managers

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager the role will be responsible for the delivery of construction projects to the highest standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Project Manager shall:

• Be accountable for the safe delivery of allocated projects, to the client’s specification, ensuring that project objectives, agreed timescales, and budgets are delivered. The Project Manager will apply the project management processes set out by the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and deliver the project, on time, to budget, and quality.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the project.
• Support the Contracts Manager and Commercial lead to ensure that it is accurately cost forecasted.
• Manage and monitor resources to ensure they are available across disciplines to deliver the project.
• Work with the client and key stakeholders to establish effective collaborative relationships, supporting effective delivery, performance measurement, and management of change.
• Provide accurate project performance data to senior managers and company directors on a periodic basis.
• Ensure proactive risk management is adhered to ensuring periodic review and action with the project team.
• Manage client reporting as required including periodic project reports, programme updates, KPI data, performance, and other requirements as specified.
• Manage the project EHS requirements including RAMS.
• Conduct lessons learnt and disseminate to the wider organisation to ensure feedback is incorporated into new works.
• Proactively identify and follow up on opportunities to develop new business.
• Detailed understanding of CDM regulations (2015) and assessment of requirements as applicable to the project where applicable.
• Always comply to the requirements of the client’s HSQE policies and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Actively support & encourage the client’s HSQE principles across projects.
• Actively support the health and welfare of colleagues.
• Manage the delivery of the considerate constructor’s scheme requirements
• Periodically audit site management systems to ensure compliance with company requirements
• Implement the supply chain policy.
• Ensure appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business.
• Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set.
• Implement best practice and drive continuous improvement.

This role description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged of the Project Manager. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder regularly.  

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Role

Provide commercial expertise in the delivery of the contracted work by taking the commercial lead on a project.

The provision of accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team whilst ensuring the contract achieves the appropriate commercial targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all reporting is accurate and completed to agreed timescales
• Ensure the project and programme contract, cost, quality and time targets are met
• Ensure prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and ensure that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with subcontract terms
• Supervise, mentor and encourage all subordinate staff in their personal professional development including PDP, welfare, safety competency and performance matters
• Build a close relationship with Project Manager to ensure the goals for the project are met
• Assist the operations team with customer relationships
• Maintain and coordinate all commercial reports required for the successful commercial management of the contract
• Ensure compliance with the business delaps and contract process maps
• Preparation of the forecasting and reporting of costs against value to ensure that it is in line with the contract profitability forecast
• Ensure all subcontract issues are resolved, deferring to the Commercial Manager where appropriate
• Coordination of track sheet accuracy and inputting through to invoicing. Ensure payment is made within both WIP and cash targets
• Ensure the accuracy of the commercial data generated within RedSky software
• Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements, provide support and training on both the contract and the schedule of rates to maximise value recovery
• Management of subcontract accounts including interrogation, procurement, payments, variations and final accounts
• Preparation of all subcontracts to meet the company standards
• Ensures all subcontractor commercial issues are resolved and payments are timely and correct
• Identifying, raising and pricing of variation in line with the change control process including identification, measurement claims and rogue rates
• Obtain maximum recovery through accurate measurement of the works completed
• Provide key information across the contract team
• Liaise with the Group Procurement Manager to ensure accuracy of costs, and best practise in material buying
• Liaise and assist with the performance analyst in the preparation of run rate data, including the preparation of weekly gang profit / loss, plant spend, KPI and prefect delivery requirements
• As part of the overall management team take responsibility regarding health, safety, quality and the environment providing commercial support
• Management, training and advise of direct reports

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