Business Managers & Graduates with Project Management

Job Description – Business Managers & Graduates with Project Management

The Business Manager / Graduate supports the planning, coordination, administration, and delivery of business operations and projects across the organisation. The role involves working closely with management, project teams, clients, suppliers, and other departments to ensure business objectives, project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.

The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient management of business activities, assist with project planning and implementation, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This position offers an excellent opportunity for business graduates to develop their management, leadership, and project management skills within a professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Management & Administration

• Assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of business operations.
• Support senior management with business planning, operational activities, and decision-making.
• Prepare business reports, presentations, correspondence, and management documentation.
• Monitor business performance, operational efficiency, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, financial administration, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate communication between departments, management, clients, and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, efficiency, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate business records, documentation, and management information.

Project Management & Coordination

• Assist in planning, organising, and coordinating projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and progress reports.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Organise project meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Track project progress and highlight potential delays, risks, or issues to management.
• Assist with procurement coordination, material tracking, and project resource planning.
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, reports, records, and project files.
• Support the implementation of project management procedures and best practices.
• Assist in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing quotations, proposals, tenders, and business correspondence.
• Support client relationship management and respond to business enquiries.
• Coordinate information sharing between office-based teams and operational/site personnel.
• Attend meetings and provide updates on business and project activities.

General Duties

• Work collaboratively with management and colleagues across different departments.
• Assist with the development and implementation of business strategies and operational plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and organisational development.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling business, financial, employee, and client information.
• Undertake additional business administration, management, and project-related duties as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Understand and comply with company health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of company policies, procedures, and quality management systems.
• Assist with maintaining accurate compliance records and relevant project documentation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across office and operational environments.
• Follow company procedures and report any concerns, incidents, or non-compliance to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Third-level qualification in Business Management, Business Studies, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• A qualification comparable to a BA (Hons) in Business with Management, such as the programme offered by Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), is desirable.
• Knowledge or academic experience in project management, business operations, management principles, and organisational planning.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial management, business administration, and resource planning.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with project management software or systems is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a business, administrative, construction, engineering, or project-based environment is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to upskill, train, and continuously develop professionally.
• Full clean driving licence is an advantage, where travel between company locations or project sites is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Good leadership, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.
• Interest in business development, operational management, and project delivery.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based, with opportunities to work alongside operational and project teams.
• May involve occasional visits to construction, engineering, or industrial project sites.
• Interaction with management, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees.
• May require flexibility to meet project deadlines and business operational requirements.
• Opportunities for professional development, further training, and career progression within business and project management.

If you are interested in this role, please contact us on +353 (0)49 5552032 or submit your CV to HR at the address below, or via email to support@emca.ie.