Capital Works Principal Project Manager

Derry City & Strabane District Council Environment & Regeneration

Derry City and Strabane District Council, 98 Strand Road, Derry BT47 8NN

For full job description and details on how to apply: https://derrycityandstrabanedistrict.getgotjobs.co.uk/home.   KEY PURPOSE: Manage staff and resources in the delivery of high value, strategically important, complex and challenging building, civil/structural engineering and place-making capital projects.   Assist the Head of Capital Development and Building Control and Capital Development Manager in developing and implementing best practice project management procedures.  Deputise for the Capital Development Manager, or Head of Capital Development & Building Control as and when required in relation to capital projects and represent Council in dealings with project partners and stakeholders.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Manage and administer a range of strategically and regionally important, complex and challenging building, civil/structural engineering and place-making projects from economic appraisal stage, through to design, construction, commissioning and handover of the completed projects on behalf of Council, project partners and stakeholders.   2. Manage staff and resources in the delivery of capital projects and ensure budget, programme and quality standards and objectives are achieved.   3. Manage the procurement of consultants and contractors on behalf of Council, external partners and stakeholders, including compilation of detailed project briefs, prequalification & tender documentation and operator selection, all in accordance with both local and central government procurement guidance, procedures and legislation.     4. Ensure contracts are executed for all professional services and works capital contracts (using NEC suite of contracts) and that contracts are adequately administrated and that robust change and risk management procedures are followed, including the timely management of requests for information, early warnings and compensation events.     The postholder should be aware that the responsibilities of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change.  The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of responsibilities.  The postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.     Closing date: 30/09/2021 16:00   Please note that this advertisement is being hosted by the Public Appointments Service on publicjobs.ie. The Public Appointments Service has no involvement in, or responsibility for, the recruitment and selection process or the terms and conditions which relate to this post.  .

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