Construction Manager

NeoDyne; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + raises

Paid overtime

PRSA pension

Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Job summary

NeoDyne is recruiting a highly skilled Construction Manager to support our data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects. The role offers location flexibility within Ireland, with the position based at any of our Irish offices in Dublin, Cork, Waterford or Galway.

The successful candidate will contribute during pre-construction/design phases and during project execution, helping NeoDyne expand its data centre portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction management within complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services interfaces with civil, structural and architectural works.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, consultants and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, contractor proposals and equipment layouts for access, installation and sequencing.
• Support tendering, contractor evaluation, procurement and construction planning activities.
• Represent NeoDyne during the construction phase and coordinate with contractors, vendors and client teams.
• Monitor progress against design and programme, flag risks early.
• Assist with RFIs, technical queries, design changes and site coordination.
• Contribute to progress meetings and report construction status and actions.
• Uphold safety on site and ensure compliance with the site safety plan.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Contractor coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a highly skilled Construction Manager to support the continued growth of our data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects within our Power Generation & Energy Systems team. The successful candidate will contribute both during the pre-construction/design phases and during project execution, helping NeoDyne provide a more complete service to clients as we expand our data centre portfolio. The role is offered as a full-time staff position with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. We're offering location flexibility for the right candidate, with the role being based at any of our Irish offices: Dublin, Cork, Waterford or Galway. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's \"PeopleFirst\" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team membe

Key Responsibilities

Design & Pre-Construction

• Review designs, contractor proposals and equipment layouts for access, installation and sequencing.


• Support tendering, contractor evaluation, procurement and construction planning activities.


• Feed construction experience and lessons learned back into NeoDyne's engineering teams and design standards.

Construction & Project Delivery

• Represent NeoDyne and our clients during the construction phase of the project.


• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, client teams and internal engineering teams.


• Monitor construction progress against design, programme, quality and project requirements, identifying risks and issues early.


• Support the resolution of RFIs, technical queries, design changes and site coordination issues.


• Participate in progress and technical meetings and provide clear reports on construction status, risks and required actions.


• Hold primary responsibility for safety on site, ensuring works are carried out under safe systems of work and that subcontractors comply with the site safety plan.


• Support the PSCS function on site, including contractor coordination, permits and delivery the safety file.

Quality

• Oversee and coordinate the installation of critical MEP infrastructure, including electrical, cooling, controls and associated systems.


• Monitor construction quality and compliance with approved designs, specifications and relevant standards.


• Support equipment installation, energisation, testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing.


• Support snagging, defect resolution, completion documentation and project handover.


• Promote high standards of health, safety, quality and operational readiness throughout project delivery.

People Skills

• Act as a trusted construction advisor to clients, providing practical and technically informed advice.


• Maintain effective communication between design teams, contractors, vendors and client stakeholders.


• Mentor project team members in site delivery and construction best practice.

Required Experience & Skills

• A relevant qualification in engineering, construction management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.


• Significant experience in construction management, project management or site delivery within complex engineering or construction environments.


• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services and their interfaces with civil, structural and architectural works.


• Experience working with contractors, specialist subcontractors, consultants, vendors and client project teams.


• Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme management, quality assurance and site coordination.


• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.


• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality in project delivery.

Desired

• Experience delivering data centres, mission-critical facilities or other technically complex, MEP-intensive projects such as pharmaceutical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or energy facilities.


• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including HV/LV electrical systems, generators, UPS systems, cooling systems, controls/BMS and fire protection systems.


• Experience with commissioning, integrated systems testing and handover of complex MEP systems.


• Experience representing clients or engineering consultants during construction.


• Familiarity with relevant data centre standards, construction practices and project delivery models.


• Experience mentoring project teams or helping develop construction management processes and best practices.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.


• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.


• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.


• Can prioritise and coordinate work.


• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.


• Can multitask and work well under pressure.


• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.


• Paid Overtime


• PRSA pension with employer contribution


• Health Insurance


• Income Protection


• Life Assurance


• Flexible Working

Company Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Specific to our Power Generation & Energy Systems business, we deliver mission-critical system projects that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future.

• Projects include:


• High-Efficiency centralised power plants in hyperscale data centres


• Large-scale flexible peaking plants providing grid support when renewables are not available


• Embedded renewables


• National Utility projects to meet ambitious sustainability targets.

With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.