Construction Site Manager

Carroll O'Keeffe and Company Limited; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

Project stability

Hands-on senior support

Award-winning contractor

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Carroll OKeeffe is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a large residential project from pre-construction through handover. You will coordinate design development, procurement, construction, and commissioning while upholding safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.

You will collaborate with a senior management team, subcontractors, and tradespeople to ensure progress aligns with specifications and project timelines on a long-term site.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager or in similar supervisory roles.
• Ability to read construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of Irish building regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Proficiency with construction management tools and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities from groundworks to handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specs, building regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed site records including daily logs, progress updates, and safety checks.
• Monitor timelines, quality control, and resource allocation.
• Report to Project Manager or Company Director with regular updates.
• Chair site meetings and liaise with design teams, clients, and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental procedures.
• Drive productivity, teamwork and quality on site.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety management

Education

Construction management qualification

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Project management software

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

Carroll OKeeffe is a well-established Irish construction company with over 38 years of experience in delivering projects across the residential, educational, commercial, healthcare, and heritage sectors. We take pride in a reputation built on integrity, collaboration, and a relentless focus on quality as reflected by multiple wins at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards. As a business where Directors remain hands-on, we deliver agile decision-making, a proactive approach to challenges, and lasting partnerships with clients who return to us time and again.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the successful delivery of a large-scale, multi phase Residential Construction project in a client-facing role, from pre-construction through to final handover. You will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the site management lifecycle, including design development, procurement, construction execution, and commissioning - while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost-efficiency. Working closely with Project Manager, the Site Manager will translate designs into actionable tasks, ensuring progress aligns with specifications. They will collaborate with subcontractors, tradespeople, and site teams to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and maintain workflow efficiency. This position offers a stable, long-term project location and the support of a highly experienced senior management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities from groundworks to handover
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers
• Ensure works are carried out in compliance with drawings, specifications, building regulations, and safety requirements
• Maintain detailed site records including daily logs, progress updates, and safety checks
• Monitor project timelines, quality control, and resource allocation
• Report directly to the Project Manager or Company Director with regular updates
• Chair site meetings and liaise with design teams, clients, and local authority representatives
• Ensure strict compliance with company Health & Safety and environmental procedures
• Drive a culture of productivity, teamwork, and quality on site

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Site Manager, General Foreman, or similar supervisory role
• Strong understanding of traditional blockwork construction techniques
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of Irish building regulations and construction health & safety legislation
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in construction management tools and reporting systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Trade background or construction management qualification desirable
• Full clean driving licence required

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
• Company Pension
• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone provided
• Clear project scope and location stability for the full duration
• Hands-on support from a senior management team
• Opportunity to work with a respected, award-winning contractor
• Positive and collaborative work culture

Skills

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