Major Capital Projects Manager

Major Capital Projects Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a Major Capital Projects Manager for our client with a number of capital project in Galway and the West.

The primary focus on programme of work associated with major capital projects in the West and assisting in the development of the infrastructural master plan which includes ownership of the masterplan its coordination and delivery against agreed timescales and milestones.

Why you should apply:

• You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a healthcare sites in Galway and the West.


• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.


• You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact.

What you will be doing:

• To provide support and advise in relation to the management of the various projects arising including capital planning and project management, estate maintenance, environmental management, and infrastructural risk management.


• Works with the project sponsor and all key stakeholders to define each projects requirements and scope.


• Develops and manages the project plans for each of the projects.


• To manage the delivery of these individual projects within the overall strategic plan for MPUH.


• Management of each project team and monitoring and reporting progress and ensuring completion of all project tasks and activities.


• Ensure project deliverables to agreed quality standards.


• Manage each project budget in line with capital and revenue requirements.


• To manage the staff, financial and other resources assigned to the post holder.


• To ensure implementation of Capital & Estate policies and procedures in managing the projects.


• To work in a collaborative manner and liaise and consult with the Hospital and Group management, the Capital & Estates function, clinical personnel and other personnel.


• Plan,  own and manage and supervise the execution of these major capital projects within the agreed program.


• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive briefs, business cases and submissions for the proposed projects in consultation with services and clinical staff and Capital & Estates personnel.


• Assist in the preparation of budgets for the carrying out the proposed Major Capital work programmes and ensuring that projects are delivered within agreed budgets.


• Ensure compliance with EU procurement and financial regulation and  government spending code.


• Oversee staff, design teams and contractors in the implementation of the agreed programmes.


• Assisting in defining requirements for all equipment and building, especially in seeking ease of maintenance and operation


• Comply with regulatory requirements including permission, licences, certificates and approvals.


• Awareness and knowledge of policies on climate change and the relevant action plans.


• Work with Infection Prevention Control teams GUH on the construction components and the clinical service managers and services and maintenance managers


• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and particularly Fire Safety and policies relating to same  and to ensure compliance agreement and statutory provisions.


• Advising line management on measures appropriate to enable the orderly phasing out of services in old facilities and the transfer to new facilities of staff and services.


• Assisting in the orderly phasing of developments by agreeing appropriate arrangements with line management and to keep line management and senior clinical staff informed of the plans as the developments proceed.


• Preparation of progress reports on Capital developments as required.


• Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.


• Engage in the performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.


• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.


• Achievement of targets and plans and completion of agreed programme within allocated budget.


• Act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required.


• Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders.
  KPI’s.


• The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.


• The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.


• Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.


• In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.

What you need to apply:

• Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) major academic award in Architecture, Engineering or Surveying, accredited by the relevant Professional Institute (Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland)


• Or have full (Chartered) Membership of the relevant professional association1: Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Engineers Ireland Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.


• Have had at least eight years’ satisfactory & relevant experience in planning, design, project management or construction of buildings or in the installation or maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and heating services of such buildings.