Joanne Casey
About Joanne Casey
Joanne Casey is the Facilities Manager at Arup Ireland, with extensive experience in facilities and project management.
Facilities Manager at Arup Ireland
Joanne Casey has been serving as the Facilities Manager at Arup Ireland since 2016. In this role, she manages strategic building capital projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and objectives. Joanne's responsibilities also include overseeing contract and tender management for all goods, services, and utilities to guarantee cost-effectiveness and quality. Moreover, she implements best practices to reduce operating costs and boost productivity, optimizing space planning, handling internal moves, and improving office utilization to enhance operational efficiency. She ensures compliance with all legal, statutory, and regulatory codes and standards related to building management.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Before joining Arup Ireland, Joanne Casey worked at Lynch Interact as Facilities Project Manager and the Head of the Facilities Department from 2010 to 2016. During her six-year tenure, she was responsible for strategic project planning, overseeing the facilities department, and implementing projects to improve operational efficiencies. She also handled contract negotiations, resource management, and adhered to compliance requirements, all while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Early Career in Administration and Project Management
Joanne Casey has a diverse background with early roles that laid the foundation for her career in facilities management. From 2009 to 2010, she served as an Office Administrator at Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, where she was involved in administrative support and office coordination. Before that, she was an Assistant Project Manager at Lafferty Project Management from 2004 to 2009. In this capacity, she contributed to various project management tasks, gaining valuable experience in project planning and execution.
Education and Qualifications
Joanne Casey holds a Higher Diploma in Project Management from the University of Limerick, which she attained from 2007 to 2009. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in managing projects, which have been beneficial throughout her career. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Rockwell College, achieving her Leaving Certificate from 1996 to 2000.