Project Management Engineer

Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd

The Role

Overview

Oversee design, procurement, construction and delivery of major water projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • stakeholder management
  • design review
  • cost estimating
  • progress review
  • safety management
  • performance reporting

Tasks

-Manage the relevant stakeholders (internal & external as required) and ensure that the appropriate level of stakeholder consultation is carried out. -Detailed review of Contractor’s design and deliverables. -Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments. -Contribute to the capture of project performance data through the regular monthly update cycles for performance monitoring and reporting purposes, and working with the Commercial team on appropriate management, escalation, and resolution of commercial and contracting issues. -Development of cost estimates. -Adopt an adaptable and flexible approach to change, innovation, and continuous improvement in the team and ensuring all team members understand the role that they play in delivering change. -Progression of project through the approvals and gate processes, including production of necessary documents for review. -Carry out regular reviews of project progress, budgets, changes, risks, and issues, and ensure that reports and scorecards are produced and circulated. -Accountable to the Programme Manager in charge for the delivery of the project/contract with focus on the design, procurement, construction delivery, budget management, scheduling, and technical quality output. -Ensure that projects meet their delivery dates.

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • construction
  • project management
  • engineering degree
  • computer literacy
  • communication

What You Bring

-Report writing skills. -Computer literacy. -Experience in operating on-site, not just office an advantage. -Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the Construction / Infrastructure sector on projects of a similar size and complexity -Previous experience in Wastewater/water treatment and contract administration is desirable but not required. -Strong knowledge & experience of project management methodologies. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Relevant third-level qualification in engineering or related discipline.

The Company

About Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd

-Delivers major projects from concept to completion, including Dublin’s Vartry water upgrade and Monrovia gravity pipeline. -Specializes in water, wastewater, transportation infrastructure, and environmental planning across public and private sectors. -Manages contracts, supervises construction, and provides technical advisory with ISO-backed systems. -Executed projects funded by prominent organizations such as the World Bank, EU, African Development Bank, and national utilities. -Merges civil and structural engineering with environmental and planning expertise on complex infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environmental

Civil

Structural

Wastewater

Climate Resilience

Renewables

Infrastructure

Project Management

Environment and Planning

Construction Supervision

Technical and Contract Advisory