Contract Manager

3D Personnel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel is seeking a Contracts Manager to own multiple live projects from award to final account, acting as the key link between site teams, main contractors and directors. The role covers drylining, partitioning, ceilings and fireproofing across residential and commercial developments in Greater Dublin.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in contracts or senior site management, strong knowledge of fire-rated and acoustic systems, and experience with Tier 1 contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Contracts Manager or senior Site Manager role within drylining, partitions, ceilings or interior fit-out.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire-rated and acoustic partition and ceiling systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects and subcontractor packages simultaneously.
• Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors; data centre or pharmaceutical project exposure is advantageous.
• Commercial awareness with valuations, variations and cost control.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple live projects from award through to final account.
• Act as the key link between site teams, main contractors and company directors.
• Manage delivery of drylining, partition, ceiling and fireproofing packages across concurrent sites.
• Oversee site supervisors, direct labour and subcontract crews to meet programmes.
• Attend pre-start, progress and coordination meetings with main contractors and design teams.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure fire-rated and acoustic standards are met.
• Oversee procurement of materials and labour; manage plant and logistics.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts with the commercial team.
• Ensure health & safety obligations under the relevant legislation are met.
• Drive quality standards and handover documentation.
• Report on project progress and resourcing to senior management.

Job description

Location: Greater Dublin

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor with over 25 years' experience delivering drylining, fire-rated and acoustic partitions, ceilings, fireproofing and external render packages across residential and commercial developments in the greater Dublin area. Working directly with Ireland's leading residential developers and main contractors, the business has recently expanded into large-scale data centre and pharmaceutical fit-out projects, making this an exciting time to join a growing operation.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of multiple live projects from award through to final account, acting as the key link between site teams, main contractors and company directors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of drylining, partition, ceiling and fireproofing packages across multiple concurrent sites
• Overseeing site supervisors, direct labour and subcontract crews, ensuring programme targets are met
• Attending pre-start, progress and coordination meetings with main contractors and design teams
• Reviewing drawings and specifications; ensuring works are delivered to fire-rated and acoustic performance requirements
• Procurement of materials and labour; managing plant and logistics across sites
• Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts alongside the commercial team
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations
• Driving quality standards, including certified installation requirements and handover documentation
• Reporting on project progress, commercial performance and resourcing to senior management

The Candidate

• 5+ years' experience in a Contracts Manager or senior Site Manager role within drylining, partitions, ceilings or interior fit-out
• Strong technical knowledge of fire-rated and acoustic partition and ceiling systems
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and subcontractor packages simultaneously
• Experience working under Tier 1 main contractors; data centre or pharmaceutical project exposure a distinct advantage
• Commercially astute, with experience in valuations, variations and cost control
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification; managing safely qualification (e.g. IOSH/CIF) desirable
• Full clean driving licence

The Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Vehicle or travel allowance
• Pension contribution
• Continued professional development and progression within a growing business
• Long-term pipeline of high-profile commercial, data centre and pharmaceutical projects

Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland without restriction.