Project Manager

Barden has been retained by our client, a leading provider of building automation and management solutions based in Dublin in their search for a Project Manager.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This Project Manager position requires proven experience delivering projects with direct responsibility for design reviews, project planning, team coordination, client engagement, and health & safety compliance. The scope includes HVAC systems such as AHUs, LPHWS, CWS, heat exchangers, FCUs, and VAVs.

The role will vary depending on the project and may involve either supporting a Senior Project Manager or taking full ownership of a project, with overall responsibility for the engineering delivery.

What You will Do:

• Maintain clear and regular communication with stakeholders and the Contracts Manager: provide structured weekly status updates, highlight progress against programme, and escalate risks/issues promptly.
• Lead post‑handover design review and close‑out actions: confirm the design brief and acceptance requirements are met, resolve outstanding items, and capture lessons learned for the Contracts Manager.
• Project programme: develop and maintain the detailed project programme (including design, procurement, installation and commissioning activities), track progress, and submit programme updates for review where required.
• Procurement schedule: create and maintain the procurement schedule, manage lead times, and raise long‑lead or commercial risks to the Contracts Manager early to protect delivery dates.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (plans, reports, change records, testing/commissioning and handover documentation) in line with company standards and project governance.
• Track project costs vs. budget: maintain cost reporting/forecasting, identify variances and potential overruns early, and notify the Contracts Manager of required corrective actions and any change/variation opportunities.
• Plan and oversee the commissioning process and ensure smooth handover to the client. Coordinate commissioning activities with the Project Engineer/commissioning engineers and verify completion of handover documentation.
• Ensure project delivery proceeds in line with internal SOPs and external regulations. Verify required quality and safety records are maintained and liaise with the Project Engineer on technical compliance.
• Coordinate issue resolution and decision-making as problems arise. Assign technical investigations to the Project Engineer as appropriate, implement corrective actions, and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor performance and coordination to support delivery. Ensure technical queries/submittals are managed with the Project Engineer and escalate commercial/contractual matters via the Contracts Manager where required.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Good problem-solving skills and communication abilities.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills (client and internal)
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Understanding of Current Health & Safety Regulations
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications including, Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Experience with MS Project would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience with Procore would be an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) an advantage
• Experience with BMS platforms (e.g., Trend, Tridium, Siemens, etc.) an advantage