Lead Construction Project Manager – Large-Scale Projects

Cunningham Contracts; Kildare; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days Annual Leave

Life Assurance Policy

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Wellbeing Events

Company Occupational Health

Social Events

Team Development Days

Ongoing Training & Development

Bespoke career pathways

Support for Chartership Pathways

On-Site Car Parking

Professional Membership Support

Branded clothing

Job summary

Cunningham Contracts in Newbridge, Kildare is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee various construction projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects meet specifications, timelines, and budgets while adhering to quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with at least five years of experience in project management on large-scale sites. Benefits include 31 days of annual leave, life assurance, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years project management experience in Ireland.
• Experience in large scale, high head count construction sites.
• Public works contract experience and residential experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the delivery of projects to specification.
• Develop project plans and schedules to achieve outcomes.
• Manage project lifecycle from initial stages through to hand-over.
• Co-ordinate project activities per company standards.
• Provide accurate project performance data to senior managers.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of building regulation

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree / Higher Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

We are Cunningham. Founded in 2006, Cunningham is one of the UK's and Europe's leading construction companies. With extensive operations across multiple markets, we have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety, delivering successful projects through a proactive, collaborative approach.

Our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Mission Critical & Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Fit Out, Residential, and Civils & Structural projects.

Today, Cunningham employs more than 280 professionals across offices in Ireland, Germany, and the UK. Working in partnership with our clients, we unlock the full potential of every project, transforming ambitious visions into successful outcomes while creating exciting opportunities for our people.

At Cunningham you will be given the opportunity to excel in your career. Our people set us apart, and that’s why we invest in your journey from day one. Your expertise, ambition, and commitment will be recognised and rewarded as you build a successful career with us.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Project Manager to join our high performing team.

REPORTING TO: Contracts Manager

LOCATION: Co Kildare

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday

Role Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the safe delivery of allocated projects to the client’s specification, ensuring that project objectives, agreed timescales, and budgets are delivered. The Project Manager will apply the project management processes set out by the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans and schedules and execute plans to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Meet agreed objectives in the areas of timely delivery, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Manage complete day to day life cycle of a project from initial stages through to hand-over.
• Co-ordinate project activities in accordance with company Quality Systems, Standard Quality Procedures and Engineering Specifications.
• Manage and monitor resources to ensure they are available across disciplines to deliver the project.
• Work with the client and key stakeholders to establish effective collaborative relationships, supporting effective delivery, performance measurement, and management of change.
• Provide accurate project performance data to senior managers and company directors on a periodic basis.
• Ensure proactive risk management is adhered to ensuring periodic review and action with the project team.
• Manage client reporting as required including periodic project reports, programme updates, KPI data, performance, and other requirements as specified
• Manage the project EHS requirements including RAMS.
• Actively support & encourage the client’s HSQE principles across the project
• Periodically audit site management systems to ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Manage the day-to-day site operations of subcontractors on site.
• Manage the workflow of sub-contractors ensuring they are in line with the program of works on site.
  

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years project management experience with a Main Contractor in Ireland
• Experience in large scale, high head count sites.
• Public works, Form of contract experience
• Residential Experience desirable

Skills & Attributes:

• The ability to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.
• Good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

Work-Life & Wellbeing

31 days Annual Leave
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible Working Policy
Life Assurance Policy
Company Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Events

Development & Support

Ongoing Training & Development
Team Development Days
Support for Chartership Pathways
Bespoke Career Pathways
Professional Membership Support

Company Culture & Perks
Branded clothing
Social Events

To apply for this role, please visit https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.

Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.