Contracts Manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Tobercurry; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Contracts/Senior Contracts Manager based in Tobercurry, Ireland. This role is pivotal for the successful delivery of complex building projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and governance. The manager will work closely with project stakeholders and oversee commercial performance from pre-construction to final account. Ideal candidates should possess strong commercial acumen and experience in leading multiple projects in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and sound judgement are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in managing complex building projects is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of contractual risk and cost control.
• Ensure projects meet contractual obligations and governance.
• Support collaborative relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Job description

Overview

Vision Built is a specialist delivery business within the Sisk Group, focused on modern methods of construction (MMC) and high‑quality off‑site manufactured solutions for residential, commercial and public sector projects. Operating across design, manufacture and on‑site delivery, Vision Built combines innovation, digital construction and precision engineering to deliver sustainable, cost‑efficient and programme‑certain outcomes. Roles within Vision Built play a critical part in bridging factory, supply chain and site operations, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, while supporting the Group’s wider commitment to collaboration, innovation and long‑term value creation.

The Contracts / Senior Contracts Manager plays a critical leadership role in the successful commercial and contractual delivery of complex building projects across residential, commercial and mixed‑use developments. Working closely with the Project Director, Construction Director and Commercial teams, the role provides strategic oversight of contractual risk, procurement, cost control and commercial performance from pre‑construction through to final account.

Operating at Tier 1 level, the Contracts Manager ensures projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations, company governance, and client requirements, while protecting commercial margin and supporting collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners. The role requires strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, and the ability to operate confidently across multiple live projects in a fast‑paced construction environment.