Contracts Project Manager

Careerwise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is partnering with a prominent Galway-based company to recruit a Contract Project Manager for the Connacht Region. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all site operations within their area of responsibility.

This includes ensuring that works are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in the delivery and management of sign installation works on high-speed national roads.
• Knowledge of Traffic Signs Manual, Dashboard Manual, Health & Safety regulations, and road signage mechanics.
• Recognised Health & Safety certification relevant to construction or roadworks environments.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Health & Safety, Site Operations, Traffic Management, Quality standards, Financial controls, and Group Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Supervisor Construction Stage in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Prepare Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans based on client-issued preliminary plans.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of Temporary Traffic Management.
• Ensure all supervisors and foremen communicate Site Inductions, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work to employees, contractors, visitors, and suppliers.
• Manage the contractor programme, ensure all reporting obligations are met, and attend required meetings with the Employer’s Representative.
• Liaise effectively with the Employer’s Representative and fulfil all duties outlined in the Works Requirements.
• Develop Proposed Task Orders to maximise efficiency and revenue for both Colas and the client.
• Carry out site safety audits in line with company procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Safety, Environmental, etc.) to ensure activities are carried out correctly and compliantly.

Skills

Project management

Site coordination

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Technical qualifications

Health & Safety certification

Tools

Traffic Signs Manual

Dashboard Manual

Job description

CareerWise Recruitment is partnering with a prominent Galway-based company to recruit a dynamic Contract Project Manager for the Connacht Region. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all site operations within their area of responsibility. This includes ensuring that works are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with specifications, quality standards, and client requirements. The role also carries responsibility for the financial performance of contracts, while building and maintaining strong customer relationships is a key priority.

Role of this position

• Act as Project Supervisor Construction Stage in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
• Prepare Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans based on client-issued preliminary plans.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of Temporary Traffic Management.
• Ensure all supervisors and foremen communicate Site Inductions, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work to employees, contractors, visitors, and suppliers.
• Manage the contractor programme, ensure all reporting obligations are met, and attend required meetings with the Employer’s Representative.
• Liaise effectively with the Employer’s Representative and fulfil all duties outlined in the Works Requirements.
• Develop Proposed Task Orders to maximise efficiency and revenue for both Colas and the client.
• Carry out site safety audits in line with company procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Safety, Environmental, etc.) to ensure activities are carried out correctly and compliantly.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

At least 3 years’ experience in the delivery and management of sign installation works on high?speed national roads, including contract management responsibilities.

• Relevant technical qualifications with strong, detailed knowledge of the Traffic Signs Manual, Dashboard Manual, Health & Safety regulations, and the mechanical aspects of road signage.
• A recognised Health & Safety certification relevant to construction or roadworks environments.
• Practical working knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to Health & Safety, Site Operations, Traffic Management, Quality standards, Financial controls, and Group Compliance requirements.