Construction Site Manager

McKeon Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McKeon Group is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to oversee the on-site delivery of medium to large-scale projects in Ireland. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate site teams, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and digital workflow adoption including Procore.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of hands-on site management experience with a Main Contractor in Ireland, strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of BCAR and H&S

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Site Manager/Foreman on Irish projects.
• Delivery of complex projects safely and on time with high quality.
• Strong leadership and communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations from start to finish.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to align with programme milestones.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Quality and BCAR compliance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSH/Safety

BCAR Knowledge

BIM familiarity

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

Procore

BIM software

Job description

Established in 1950, McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital-first innovator in construction, building services and smart building, delivering detail-focused, high-quality projects across commercial, educational, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial and retail sectors.

We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality & Brilliance, committed to making McKeon Group & Hereworks a world leader in Construction & Technology.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional, motivated teams, and take great care in recruitment to find people who add to our culture, competencies and ethos.

What's the opportunity? (Role)

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Construction Site Manager to oversee on-site delivery of medium to large-scale projects, upholding performance, quality, safety and digital best practices. The ideal candidate is technically strong and digitally fluent, capable of managing subcontractors and site teams while upholding McKeon Group's high standards and embracing our digital workflows.

• Manage day-to-day site operations from commencement to completion.
• Ensure all work meets the highest Quality standards.
• Lead teams in closing out check sheets/observations on Procore, and maintain daily records, reports and site diaries.
• Implement and monitor programme milestones, liaising with the Project/Contracts Manager on sequencing and productivity.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and logistics, including site and whiteboard meetings.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements, including Site Inductions and Toolbox Talks.
• Implement and manage digital construction tools.
• Attend coordination meetings with design teams, clients and stakeholders, and manage snagging, commissioning and handover.
• Lead preparation and management of the Safety File, ensuring documentation is maintained digitally.
• Drive continuous improvement and support/mentor junior site personnel and subcontractor teams.
• Promote collaboration and ensure delivery aligns with company values and client expectations.
• Play a key role in BCAR management by supporting the Quality Manager with BCAR documentation, inspections, certifications and audits, and tracking compliance milestones and documentation submissions.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Site Manager/Foreman with a Main Contractor (minimum 2 projects completed in Ireland).
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects safely and on time, with strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, building regulations and H&S standards.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, BCAR and contract management (e.g. Public Works, RIAI).
• M&E systems knowledge and live/occupied environment experience are an advantage; valid Safe Pass and other site certifications required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills managing multidisciplinary site teams.
• Proficient with digital construction platforms — particularly Procore — for site management, inspections and reporting.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and interpreting technical drawings and contract documents with confidence.

All Candidates Should Have:

• A results-driven, problem-solving approach with self-motivation and a team-focused mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.