Role:
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
Location of Employment
63-66 Amiens Street Dublin 1
Moving to Northbank House, Upper Sherriff Street, Late 2016
Job Title
Project Manager Quantity Surveyor
Reporting to
Senior Architect/Design Team Lead
Contract
Permanent
Salary
€57,517 – 70,298
Probation
6 months
Pension
Available on completion of probation
Hours
Full time
Leave
22 days (+ 3 days office closure at Christmas)
Clúid Housing is a progressive and dynamic not-for-profit Irish housing association.
Clúid Housing is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be recognised as a top
employer in Ireland. For the past 6 years, our dedicated 140+ staff have voted Clúid Housing
as a Great Place To Work. Our company is made up of talented people who bring enthusiasm,
confidence, expertise, professionalism and respect to our business. You can meet some of
our team by clicking here. Our staff consistently work towards achieving our vision of creating
a society where everyone has a great place to live.
Working as part of our team means you will enjoy:
 Competitive Remuneration
 Excellent & Continuous Training
 Development Opportunities
 Flexible Working arrangements
 Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
 Excellent Employee Benefits
If the above appeals to you, then keep reading.....and remember Clúid Housing is proud to be
an equal opportunity employer.
The Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
Clúid’s Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor will manages all costs relating to building and
civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will seek to
minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the
required standards and quality. Many of these are specified by statutory building regulations,
which the surveyor must understand and adhere to.
This role is essential to Clúid as we progress into new build programmes and major
regeneration works. The person will be an intermediary between the technical team,
contractors and design and project management team. It will manage all tender processes
alongside the Senior Architect/Design Team Lead and Contracts Manager. It may also
manage some of the East Development programme.
Role: Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
Role Overview: The PM/QS will project manage construction projects from the client’s
cost point of view.
Reporting to: Senior Architect/Design Team Lead
Key responsibilities
Project Management
 Sit on the New Business team as part of the Design Team to determine project
goals, objectives and budget and work with the team to manage projects from
initiation to completion.
 Assist the New Business Team in preparing individual project budgets and cash
flow.
 Prepare cost estimates, pricing schedules, Bills of Quantities and carry out the
role of Quantity Surveyor on construction projects when required.
 Liaise with the Finance Team in the management of projected cash flows for the
New Business pipeline of projects
Public Procurement
 Provide support to the team on all tender processes. This will involve in-house
preparation of tender docs for consultants and contractors in accordance with the
Capital Works Management Framework structure and managing the outsourcing
of tender documents on larger projects
Quantity Surveying
Continually review scheme costs against the approved budget in advance of tender
returns
 Ensure that the expected tender prices are in line with the proposed budget
 Evaluate tender returns from Consultants and issue appointment letters.
 Review contract claims and approve where necessary
 Evaluate value engineering submissions and comment on cost effectiveness
 Review interim valuations; assess contractor valuations and assess payment
recommendations and certifications issued by the relevant Engineer/Architect
 Ensure project goals are achieved on cost, time and on budget and deal with any
issues as they arise on site in conjunction with the design team.
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Review and agree final account reports
Review Developer’s Turnkey submissions, examine costs and establish value for
money
On Turnkey projects with stage payments carry out periodic inspections, assess
Developer’s claims for stage payment and sign off
Keep up to date with current changes in building regulations
Limit variances at all stages in the build process
Limit pre contract queries and clarifications
Corporate Responsibilities
 Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of
supporting the development of thriving communities
 Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times
 Maintain confidentiality at all times
 Exercise discretion at all times
 Fulfil all care and high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own health and
safety obligations
General
 Represent Clúid as required
 Participate and attend regular line management supervision, internal and external
meetings and training as required (some may be out of hours)
 Positively promote the Association in all activities
 Any other duties which are consistent with the role
Key competencies required in the role
 Communicating and Influencing
 Flexible and Effective
 Innovation & Change
 Leadership
 Team Work
Person Specification
Key Skills
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Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of illustrating in their application that they
fulfil the following criteria. Examples that demonstrate the ability to fulfil the criteria
should be included as well as the above competencies.
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Quantity Surveyor Qualification
Chartered or working towards chartered
Project Management qualification
Full Driving Licence and use of car
Willingness to undertake professional development
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Knowledge / Skills
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Experience in managing construction projects from a cost point of
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 Strong commercial acumen
 High level of Innovation
 Communication skills –verbal and written, report writing,
presentation
 Excellent negotiating, influencing and networking Skills
 Flexible and effective work style
 I.T skills to intermediate level
 Presentation Skills
 Financial control and budget management skills
 Problem solving
 Ability to set, satisfy and exceed targets
Experience
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5+ years experience of managing construction projects from a cost
point of view
Experience working within a team and alongside multiple
stakeholders
Experience of construction and development.
Good working knowledge of the process involved in assessing the
viability & sustainability of new development proposals & initiatives
Proven examples of resolving difficult situations
Familiarity with the current funding streams for Social Housing
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The closing date for applications to be returned for this role is 7th September at noon.
It is anticipated that Interviews for the position will be held on week beginning 19th
September 2016