Construction Project Manager — Lead Major Projects

Walls Construction Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive rewards package

Pension scheme

Other benefits

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major construction projects from pre-construction to handover. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 5–10+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing project programmes, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. A competitive rewards package is offered, including a pension scheme and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience as a Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering medium-to-large construction projects (€10m–€150m+).
• Strong technical knowledge of modern construction methods, Irish building regulations, BCAR, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated commercial understanding and ability to manage budgets, contracts, and procurement effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall project programme, sequencing, and logistics plans.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure timely release of information and resolve technical queries.
• Implement project controls including progress tracking, reporting, and risk management.
• Lead site operations ensuring efficient sequencing of works.

Skills

Leadership and team coordination

Commercial and contractual awareness

Strong communication skills

Programme and time management

Risk identification and mitigation

Decision-making under pressure

Quality and detail orientation

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

A leading construction company in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major construction projects from pre-construction to handover. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 5–10+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing project programmes, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. A competitive rewards package is offered, including a pension scheme and benefits.