Contracts Manager

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC - Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Contracts Manager for a Dublin-based site, reporting to the Contract Director. The role oversees large-scale projects across pharma, residential, commercial and data centre sectors, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and top safety standards.

Responsibilities include leading the construction team, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, and developing the Project Execution Plan with risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years experience on large-scale complex projects with multiple handovers.
• Experience with precast frame installation and Irish construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the management of one large-scale site.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and high safety standards.
• Lead the project construction team and engage with client and design teams.
• Prepare the Project Execution Plan including contracting strategy and budget.
• Manage project budget and contract administration with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Coordinate with planning, development and JV partners as required.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Irelands Tier 1 Building Contractors are hiring a Contracts Manager in Dublin. This position will be based full time on a Dublin site and report directly to the Contract Director. Current Dublin projects include pharma, residential, commercial and data centre. As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. You will play a key role in managing all contractual and commercial aspects of the projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to achieve successful outcomes

Duties

• Overall responsibility for the Management of one of the large-scale sites reporting directly to the Contract Director.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project, managing a large staff and ensuring that the clients requirements are met whilst maintaining the highest Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
• The project must be delivered with a focus on sustainability.
• From design through delivery.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both client and design team.
• Be the main Point of contact for the client with responsibility for engaging with the client in conjunction with the commercial manager on site commercial decisions.
• Provide leadership to the project construction team to ensure works are carried out to the required quality, Health & Safety, and environmental standards, in full compliance with the Planning Permission.
• Preparation of the Project Execution Plan including Contracting Strategy, Programme, budget, and risks mitigation plan.
• Responsible for managing the daily operation of the site.
• Management of the Project Budget and Contract Administration in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Programme management and adjustment of programmes as required to facilitate any changes (In conjunction with project planner/programmer)
• Liaison with Planning/Development Team to ensure project value-engineered during the Pre-Construction Stage.
• Management of the Project Design Team during construction to ensure coordination of information flow to the site teams.
• Coordination of key project stakeholders including statutory authorities and liaison with JV Project partners if necessary
• Implementation of best practice in project controls, performance management, and Project Reporting.

Requirements

• Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• The ideal candidate should have a min 10 years experience working on large scale complex projects with multiple phased handovers.
• Experience of Precast frame installation.
• Working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Irish construction law, contract law, and building regulations.
• Exceptional people management competencies with the ability to lead and develop staff

Salary

Salary: Salary €110k €120k NEG DOE

Extensive Benefits Package

Skills

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