Portfolio Manager – Maternity Leave Cover

ORS Consulting (ORS)

. Oversee and coordinate a diverse range of projects within the portfolio.

Posted 10/1/2026contractGalway • IrelandSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the construction industry, focusing on resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) standards. Proficient in tracking project milestones and implementing process improvements to enhance project delivery.

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Project ManagementResource AllocationStakeholder EngagementQuality, Environmental, Health & Safety ComplianceConstruction Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Milestone TrackingResource ManagementProcess ImprovementProject DocumentationConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringConstruction IndustryORS QEHS Management SystemProject Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and coordinate a diverse range of projects within the portfolio.
Track project milestones and maintain a comprehensive project milestone tracking system.
Ensure project deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budget.
Identify and address delays, programming issues, conflicts, bottlenecks, and project risks.
Collaborate with project teams to resolve conflicts and streamline project delivery.
Monitor and track project resources, including personnel.
Allocate and utilize resources efficiently across multiple projects.
Forecast resource needs and manage resource availability with project managers.
Engage with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
Maintain stakeholder relationships and provide updates on project progress, issues, and risks.
Work with the Project Director on portfolio strategy, planning, prioritization, and decision-making.
Prepare and present reports on portfolio performance, status, risks, and resource utilization.
Maintain accurate project documentation.
Identify process improvements and implement best practices and standardized approaches.
Complete QEHS documentation, forms, records, corrective actions, updates, and improvement ideas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 8 degree in Civil and / or Structural engineering, level 8 degree in construction management or a relevant related discipline.
10 years+ experience in the construction industry working as a project manager.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Comply with ORS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) Management System requirements.
Understand and apply ORS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policy statements.
Contribute towards achieving company’s ORS QEHS objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme with matching contributions
Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
Work from abroad
Flexible working hours
Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
Company and birthday annual leave days
Death in Service benefit
Tax saver - travel and bike to work
Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
Talent Development Programmes
Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy