Construction Supervisor

Blackfield Associates; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates partners with a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Limerick to deliver major construction and facility projects. You will work closely with Facility Users, Operations, and Craft personnel to ensure safe, efficient delivery and successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, reviewing drawings and schedules, and monitoring budgets and timelines across multiple projects from start-up to handover.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating construction, capital projects, or facility upgrades within a regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contractor management, project scheduling, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee contractor activities, monitoring progress against project schedules and ensuring work is carried out in a structured manner.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with Operations and other key stakeholders.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and project documentation.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, and timelines to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workloads and resources effectively.
• Support the construction, start-up, commissioning, and handover of facility systems.
• Ensure full compliance with site Health & Safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, track, and update project schedules while monitoring construction progress, regulatory compliance, and project costs.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety compliance

Contractor coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Construction/Project Management degree

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing site and contribute to the successful delivery of major construction and facility projects in Limerick.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Facility Users, Operations teams, and Craft personnel to ensure project activities are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor activities, monitoring progress against project schedules and ensuring work is carried out in a structured manner.
• Participate in constructability assessments and safety reviews to support successful project delivery.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with Operations and other key stakeholders.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and project documentation.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, and timelines to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workloads and resources effectively.
• Support the construction, start-up, commissioning, and handover of facility systems.
• Ensure full compliance with site Health & Safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, track, and update project schedules while monitoring construction progress, regulatory compliance, and project costs.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating construction, capital projects, or facility upgrades within a regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contractor management, project scheduling, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and external contractors.