Company Overview
For over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. We provide Retail and Commercial Design Services, Fit-Out and Merchandising solutions to all Retail Sectors.
http://johnston-shopfitters.eu/
Purpose
Shopfit Project Manager will lead an Installations team, working within a culture of continuous improvement to achieve the installations schedule and deliver on key performance metrics in line with the company standards and client requirements of each project.
Main Duties & Responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list)

• Approve monthly valuations & invoices and completion of all project documentation such as Sub-Contracts, Health & Safety documents, Method Statement, Risk Assessments etc.
• Coordinate with designers regarding any missing information required for completion of the design
• Coordinate with other disciplines to assure compliance with project requirements, company standards and procedures, industry codes and standards, utility company requirements and client criteria
• Responsible for managing the performance of the installation team and projects
• Ensure installation schedules are achieved
• Ensure the finished project/fit out meets company and customer requirements
• Ensure all equipment documentation is maintained and up to date and in accordance with the quality system
• Supervise the daily installations schedule as well as managing all aspects of the daily installation plan and planning process
• Manage, deliver and report on project progress
• Ensure that all H&S standards are adhered to at all times
• Co-ordinate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, Design and external customers
• Quality checks on all jobs at all stages of installations
• Manage resources to deliver on the installation schedules which effectively achieves output, sales and customer service targets. Ensure all aspects of work order packages and documentation are accurately reviewed in addition to time sheets and material reconciliations and are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain effective open communication within the team and foster cross-functional relationships
• Build a motivated, competent and results focused team and work with other departments to develop, train and up skill the team
• Promote a positive approach to Quality amongst employees, while fostering an approach to continuous improvement
• Briefing employees of daily/weekly jobs or roles
• Facilitate investigation, trouble shooting and reporting on product defects and customer complaints
• Maintain work areas, equipment and supplies in a manner, which conforms to the requirements particularly quality, housekeeping and safety
• Actively promote and participate in improvement groups, to improve quality, reduce costs, eliminate waste and improve working methods, conditions and communications
• Ensure the highest standard of assembly is carried out at all times
• Any other duties that may be assigned by your Line Manager

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Have a technical/construction or an honours degree is an advantage but not essential
• Lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma experience/ qualification an advantage but not essential
• Safe Pass or CSCS card is an advantageous
• Manual handling is an advantage

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Previous project/people management experience essential
• Experience managing multiple sites, planning critical dates and organising installation
• A minimum 3 years joinery/fit out experience is required complete with a keen business acumen and acute commercial awareness
• Experience in all aspects of the sector including coordinating drawings and schedules, liaising with architects & main contractors, surveying, ordering materials, liaising with production, delivery, installation, on-site safety, attending site meetings and final sign off from the client is a must
• Experience of supply to major retailer’s desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be PC literate - Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
• Flexible and can adapt to the challenges of a fast paced and seasonal business
• Commitment to delivering significant improvement to the business
• Ambitious and interested in self – development
• Must have a good working knowledge of installations and quality system requirements
• Can effectively manage a simultaneous range of diverse activities
• Must be a self-starter with good motivational and inter-personal skills
• Rational thinker that can improvise should the need arise
• Willing and able to make responsible decisions
• Be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland and to travel across the Island of Ireland (both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) as well as the UK as required
• A full clean driver’s licence which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person