Graduate Construction Project Manager

Macdonald & Company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-Track Progression

Hybrid working model

Professional development

Job summary

Macdonald & Company in Dublin is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to support major construction and real estate development projects from feasibility to handover. You will learn directly from senior PMs and directors in a supportive environment designed to accelerate your career.

The role combines office-based planning with site exposure, stakeholder liaison, and contract administration. A recent honours degree in a built-environment discipline is preferred, with strong communication and drive

Qualifications

• A recent honours degree (Level 8 or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management.
• Master’s degree would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience or exposure in built-environment disciplines is valued.
• Internship or placement with a main contractor, consultancy, or developer is valued but not strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs and seniors PMs in tracking project milestones, managing project schedules, and compiling critical progress reports
• Help maintain clear communication and collaboration between clients, design teams, main contractors, and public bodies
• Support cost control, procurement, contract administration, and value engineering processes
• Attend site meetings and design workshops, gaining a deep understanding of day-to-day site dynamics and engineering challenges
• Gain exposure acting on behalf of clients under various standard forms of contract (including Employer’s Representative roles)

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Construction Management

Architecture

Project Management

Job description

• Location: Dublin 2 (Prime City Centre)
• Work Setup: Hybrid (Balance of office, remote, and site visits)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent)
• Salary: Competitive Graduate Package + Benefits

About the Company

This company are a real estate development and construction consultancy based in the heart of Dublin. They manage large-scale, high-profile projects across the commercial office, residential, hospitality, and logistics sectors on behalf on their clients.

As a graduate PM you will learn directly from their team including Senior Project Managers and Directors in a supportive environment built to accelerate your career.

The Role

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will assist in orchestrating the full lifecycle of major construction and real estate development projects from initial feasibility and planning right through to execution and final handover.

Your Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist PMs and seniors PM in tracking project milestones, managing project schedules, and compiling critical progress reports
• Stakeholder Management: Help maintain clear communication and collaboration between clients, design teams, main contractors, and public bodies
• Commercial & Risk Controls: Support cost control, procurement, contract administration, and value engineering processes
• Site & Design Exposure: Attend site meetings and design workshops, gaining a deep understanding of day-to-day site dynamics and engineering challenges
• Contract Administration: Gain exposure acting on behalf of clients under various standard forms of contract (including Employer’s Representative roles)

What They Are Looking for

• Education: A recent honours degree (Level 8 or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management , or a related built-environment discipline. A Master’s degree would be a distinct advantage
• Drive & Motivation: A highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in the commercial and strategic sides of successful and efficient project delivery
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable asking questions and managing diverse personalities
• Prior Exposure: Any internship or placement experience with a main contractor, consultancy, or developer is highly valued but not strictly required

On Offer

• Fast-Track Progression: Direct mentorship from the Managing Director and senior leadership
• Modern Flexibility: A genuine hybrid working model with an energetic office hub in Dublin city centre
• Professional Development: Complete support toward achieving your professional chartership