Contracts Manager - Cork

Clancy Construction; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clancy Construction in Cork seeks a Contracts Manager to lead project teams across healthcare, commercial and residential schemes in Ireland. You will oversee project execution, safety, quality, procurement and scheduling to meet programme targets.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong English communication. The company emphasizes professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 10+ years of healthcare/commercial/residential construction experience.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project team on assigned contracts.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental standards on all sites.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP) including H&S, design, procurement and project controls.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships and report on progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Quality management

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Clancy is one of Ireland's leading Construction companies. Originating in Tipperary and now with significant operations across Ireland, we are proud of our reputation or dedicated attention to detail and the quality of our work. We strive to infuse every aspect of our business with a focused commitment to living by our Core Values. Our colleagues are the foundation of our continued growth. We invest heavily in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced a highly professional, innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. We are a preferred provider in growth segments such as residential, commercial, mix use and controlled environments (including pharmaceutical and healthcare). Our culture is innovative, collaborative, performance focused and built on partnership, with safety at the forefront of everything that we do. Come join us. We are hiring for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Cork.

Key Responsibilities as Contracts Manager will include :

• General Overall project team leader on each assigned project
• Always represent Clancy in a professional manner and carry out their duties in the best interests of the company, to promote Clancy company core values
• Carry out all work as per the requirements of the Clancy Integrated Management System
• Ensure that the company quality, environmental, and safety standards are implemented and maintained on all sites
• Form effective relationships with other Contracts Manager's within Clancy to share knowledge and create increased levels of consistency across projects
• Preconstruction Develop the overall Project Execution plan including all H&S, Design, Procurement, Project Controls, Logistics, Temporary works, Constructability, Quality & Turnover
• Advise statutory authorities & key stakeholders of site start date
• Agree employee resource plan with the Regional Director
• Responsible for setting the design strategy, including BIM, DRM, and scope of novated services (If part of project scope)
• Construction & Design Execute the project in line with the Project Execution plan (PEP) including all H&S, Design, Procurement, Project Controls, Logistics, Temporary works, Constructability, Quality & Turnover
• Responsible for the overall HSE on site
• Manage S/C including S/C progress meetings and S/C pre-order meetings
• Prepare a baseline programme prior to commencement on site, monitor and update the baseline programme on a regular basis, ensure that fortnightly programmes are prepared in line with the baseline programme and that milestone target dates are met
• Ensure all programme planning is carried out in line with Clancy requirements
• Prepare progress reports on a fortnightly basis and issue to both the design teams and project site teams
• Ensure each project has adequate resources e.g., manpower, plant, subcontractors, materials, facilities and management
• Liaise with the client, design team, local authorities and utility companies
• Ensure that the quality of workmanship is maintained at a high level at all times
• Liaise with the relevant Director regarding employment and performance management of all Colleagues
• Monitor the financial performance of the project from commencement to the end of the defects liability period
• Ensure that all necessary contractual correspondence is issued effectively
• Actively attend design team or client meetings when required
• Chair fortnightly or weekly site team meetings
• Submit and present bi-monthly reports as required by the Clancy management system.
• Support all members of the site team in all aspects of duties as required
• Manage all snag items within the defect's liability period
• Request a written reference from the client or design team upon project completion
• Cooperate with all various departments within the Company
• Ensure all sites achieve Clancy KPIs and objectives

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering / Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 10 years' + experience in healthcare / commercial / residential construction - ideally within a main/specialist contractor.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the construction industry and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of Safety management and Quality management systems and practices.
• Excellent communication skills - spoken and written.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

Equal Opportunities

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals are selected on the basis of their abilities and merits to perform the tasks required. Our policy is to be fair and consistent in all aspects of our business. We recognise, respect and value differences in diversity. We are committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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