Construction Project Manager Galway

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension contribution

26 days annual leave

Life cover & PHI

CPD & training

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Project Manager to lead a major Galway construction program on behalf of our client. You will be accountable for delivering projects from inception through to completion, maintaining safety, quality and programme discipline.

You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, manage budgets, and ensure accurate reporting while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction or civil engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery from start to finish within safety, quality and budget constraints.
• Maintain program schedule and progress reporting.
• Direct and develop project team and subcontractors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Delegation

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is one of Ireland's leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our award-winning team in Galway.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on exciting multi-million-euro projects.

About this role

The objective(s): To be accountable for managing and delivering a project from start to completion within the defined restraints of Health & Safety, Quality, Budget and Programme and continually maintain and develop the quality of the brand through support and innovation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• General Management
• Health & Safety
• Quality
• Department / Supervisory Responsibilities

Abilities & Skills Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Proficient in planning software, such as MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised and methodical approach.
• Excellent project management skills, must be able to manage and drive multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff.
• Able to delegate to suitably qualified persons within the team

Attributes

• Possess a strong work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Highly ambitious and compelled.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and reliable.
• Collaborative team member with a passion for achieving team cohesion

The role offers:

• Highly competitive salary & benefits
• Company vehicle
• Strong pension contribution
• 26 days annual leave
• Life cover & PHI
• Clear progression into senior leadership
• Ongoing CPD, training & development
• Huge pipeline of future projects