Construction Project Manager

DB Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

High-profile projects

Supportive environment

Professional development

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Dublin is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale construction projects from pre-start through to handover. You will manage programming, site operations, design, procurement, quality, health & safety and commercial performance, while coordinating with the QS and subcontractors to achieve programme targets.

You will chair site meetings, mentor junior staff, maintain client and supplier relationships and ensure compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale construction projects from pre-start to completion.
• Excellent knowledge of construction programming, site operations, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to delegate and mentor others.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working closely with Quantity Surveyors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction planning software such as MS Project.
• Knowledge of BC(A)R, BIM and M&E coordination would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Manage planning, programming, site operations, logistics, procurement and resources.
• Develop, monitor and update the construction programme, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Coordinate design management, technical submissions, approvals and design deliverables.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project resources to ensure programme and quality requirements are achieved.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor on commercial performance, forecasting and monthly project reporting.
• Lead and manage the project team, including delegation, mentoring and development of staff.
• Chair regular site, progress and QA meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and followed through.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, environmental requirements and company policies.
• Oversee project quality assurance, inspections, testing and subcontractor quality performance.
• Ensure appropriate site records, documentation and reporting are maintained.
• Assist with tenders, construction methodologies and pre-construction activities where required.
• Ensure BC(A)R, BIM, M&E and technical requirements are effectively managed throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Main contracting

Construction programming

Site operations

Subcontractor management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication & negotiation

Organisation

MS Project

MS Office

BCAR/BIM/M&E coordination

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to lead large-scale, high-profile construction projects and work with an experienced team in a supportive environment.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of your project from pre-start through to handover, managing programme, construction operations, design, procurement, quality, health & safety and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Manage planning, programming, site operations, logistics, procurement and resources.
• Develop, monitor and update the construction programme, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Coordinate design management, technical submissions, approvals and design deliverables.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project resources to ensure programme and quality requirements are achieved.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor on commercial performance, forecasting and monthly project reporting.
• Lead and manage the project team, including delegation, mentoring and development of staff.
• Chair regular site, progress and QA meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and followed through.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, environmental requirements and company policies.
• Oversee project quality assurance, inspections, testing and subcontractor quality performance.
• Ensure appropriate site records, documentation and reporting are maintained.
• Assist with tenders, construction methodologies and pre-construction activities where required.
• Ensure BC(A)R, BIM, M&E and technical requirements are effectively managed throughout the project.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale construction projects from pre-start to completion.
• Excellent knowledge of construction programming, site operations, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Strong understanding of design management, quality assurance and health & safety.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to delegate and mentor others.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working closely with Quantity Surveyors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction planning software such as MS Project.
• Knowledge of BC(A)R, BIM and M&E coordination would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead challenging, high-profile construction projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term professional development within a leading main contractor.