Hands-On Construction Project Manager – Residential/Refurb (Cork)

Dbsearch; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Search are supporting a UK developer in Cork with a hands-on Project Manager role. You will blend professional team management with practical construction delivery, including running smaller package works and coordinating trades and consultants.

The role requires a degree in civil engineering or construction management, residential project experience, and 10+ post-college years. You will oversee design, planning approvals, procurement and on-site delivery across multiple packages.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Experience with a developer or main contractor.
• Residential project experience.
• 10+ post-college experience.

Responsibilities

• Design & professional team management: develop briefs, coordinate consultants and manage design programmes.
• Planning & statutory approvals: coordinate strategy, applications and approvals with the professional team.
• Contractor & supply chain management: build relationships with Cork/Munster contractors and pricing input.
• Construction & package management: manage works on site; split into trade packages and procure.
• Project management & reporting: maintain programmes, track actions and report to leadership.
• Commercial & cost interface: assist with appraisals, pricing, value engineering and cost control.

Skills

Team management

Planning coordination

Risk assessment

Tender & negotiation

On-site management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering / construction management

Job description

Design Build Search are supporting a UK developer in Cork with a hands-on Project Manager role. You will blend professional team management with practical construction delivery, including running smaller package works and coordinating trades and consultants.

The role requires a degree in civil engineering or construction management, residential project experience, and 10+ post-college years. You will oversee design, planning approvals, procurement and on-site delivery across multiple packages.