Construction Project Manager

Global Professional Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants requires a commercially focused Construction Project Manager to lead projects in the Cork region. The role oversees delivery, on-time performance, budget control, and quality compliance on residential and commercial builds.

You will coordinate design and construction teams, manage subcontractors, and maintain strong client relationships while driving safety and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Project Manager or senior construction role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, planning, sequencing, and site operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Understanding of contracts, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for coordination, management, and delivery of the project.
• Lead and supervise the project team to meet SHEQ requirements.
• Act as main client liaison, maintaining professional relationships.
• Coordinate with design teams to manage design and technical requirements.
• Ensure all technical drawings, specs, and standards are achieved.
• Manage subcontractors and interfaces to meet milestones.
• Oversee on-site delivery, safety, quality and efficiency.
• Monitor programme progress and schedule information.
• Attend site, progress, client and subcontractor meetings.
• Obtain licences, permits, and approvals for smooth project execution.
• Identify and resolve issues with project team, client, and suppliers.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Programme management

Safety compliance

Education

Third-level qualification in Construction Management/Engineering/PM

Tools

Safe Pass

Job description

My client, a top Main Contractor working on residential and commercial projects, are now hiring a commercially focused Construction Project Manager to join their team in the Cork region. This is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required specification and quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career in project management.

Duties:

• Take overall responsibility for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of the project.


• Lead and supervise the project team in the implementation and delivery of all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.


• Act as a key point of contact for the client, maintaining strong and professional client relationships throughout the project.


• Maintain ongoing liaison with the design team to ensure all design and technical requirements are effectively managed and delivered.


• Ensure all technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and project standards are achieved.


• Take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of subcontractors.


• Ensure all subcontractor activities and interfaces are properly coordinated to meet project requirements and programme milestones.


• Maintain overall responsibility for project delivery on site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.


• Review and monitor the construction programme and develop and manage the Information Requirement Schedule.


• Monitor project progress and coordinate with the project team to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.


• Attend site meetings, progress meetings, client meetings, and specialist subcontractor meetings as required.


• Coordinate the gathering and approval of all necessary licences, permits, statutory approvals, and other requirements to facilitate the smooth running of the project.


• Identify and resolve project issues promptly, working collaboratively with the project team, client, design team, and subcontractors.


• Promote a positive culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Requirements:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.


• Proven experience in a Project Manager or senior construction management role within the construction industry.


• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, sequencing, and site operations.


• Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.


• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.


• Excellent programme management and organisational skills.


• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.


• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project resources and deliver within agreed budgets.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet project deadlines.


• A valid Safe Pass and relevant construction-related qualifications.