Project Coordinator - Construction. Dublin. Irlanda

Key responsibilities:

To project manage development schemes from concept to completion. Working closely with design team consultants, contractors, solicitors, funders, local residents and Local Authorities

To identify and respond to new development opportunities, negotiating and ensuring they are commercially viable. Develop innovative construction opportunities to include social, cost rental and private rental options

To assist the Development Manager and Director in the preparation of tender submissions for housing projects

Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to further the expansion of the Association via new development opportunities, sites or Design & Build projects

Operate with good commercial and financial acumen and be both creative and responsive in the delivery of new housing solutions

Analyse the need for housing provision in partnership with Local Authorities and housing colleagues and prepare project appraisals to include surveys, briefs, valuations, economic investment appraisals, business cases etc.

Manage the site identification and feasibility process and establish and utilise a site feasibility to mitigate risk

Negotiate, liaise and communicate effectively with all potential clients

To assist in the delivery of the Development Programme for Tuath Housing within agreed timescales, under the direction of the Development Manager

To assist in the information flow of material to Local Authorities, the DHPLG, Housing Agency, Consultants etc, and to keep concise and accurate records and ensure all project files comply fully with the Voluntary Regulation Code & are maintained to a standard fit for auditors examination

To provide suitable administrative support services for each scheme including attendance at site and design team meetings to represent the best interests of Tuath

To support the liaison with Housing Management, Finance & Technical Services regarding handovers

To appoint Consultants for feasibilities etc and Building Contractors

To assist the Development Manager to ensure all potential development proposals presented to the Association are recorded, actioned and submitted to the DHPLG and relevant Local Authority for · approval

To consult with local residents and tenants with regard to new housing projects

To liaise as appropriate with the Finance Manager and Finance Director on Development schemes

To submit funding applications to Local Authorities, DHPLG and relevant private finance providers ensuring they meet the defined criteria and timescale

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Requirements:

Relevant Degree in Construction, Project Management on Construction projects, QS, Design, Housing or equivalent

Experience in a similar working environment

Experience of development, construction and property development

Understanding of social housing projects, Part V, Cost Rental

Computer literacy with experience that includes word-processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, e-mail, MS Teams