Contracts Manager (Construction)

E‑Frontiers; Kildare; On-site; EUR 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Transport allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

E‑Frontiers seeks a Senior Project/Contracts Manager to oversee a major residential development in Kildare, delivering up to 500 units over 2–3 years. You will coordinate preconstruction through delivery, manage multiple teams, and maintain robust programs with design teams to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time completion.

The role offers a six-figure base salary up to €115k, plus an attractive package including bonus, transport, and pension, reflecting seniority and market demand for

Qualifications

• Experience in residential sector from preconstruction to delivery of large-scale projects.
• Proven track record with main contractors or developers on multi-team projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to update programs with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large residential development in Kildare, delivering up to 500 units.
• Manage multiple teams and coordinate preconstruction through delivery phases.
• Drive program updates, design coordination, and value engineering where needed.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Project leadership

Program management

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Project /Contracts Manager - Developer - Kildare

Project

Our client, a Residential Developer, is seeking a Senior Project or Contracts Manager to oversee a large residential development in Kildare, delivering up to 500 units over the next 2/3 years.

This person needs to have carried out a similar role previously, have good experience in the residential sector from preconstruction stage to include planning & design to the building & delivery of large scale projects.

The ideal candidate also needs to be very commercially aware, can understand & update programs, deal with design teams etc. This position is ideal for a professional with significant experience in managing multiple teams on various scaled residential projects for main contractors or developers.

• Very strong six figure salary of up to €115k basic, commensurate with experience, plus package which includes attractive bonus, transport, pension etc
• Opportunity to manage high-profile residential projects with full project ownership.
• Exposure to innovative construction practices and methodologies.

About

The client is a leading property developer specializing in high-quality residential developments. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they deliver projects that redefine living standards. By self-building residential units, they maintain direct control over quality, timelines, and costs, ensuring exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (desirable).
• Proven experience with a main contractor or developer managing & overseeing large-scale residential projects.