Lead Site Manager – BIM-Driven Construction

Uniting Holding; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Construction is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on prestigious commercial, industrial, and educational projects in Ireland. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and resources to deliver safely, on time, and to the required quality.

The role involves liaising with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to maintain programme progress and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years solid site experience within the construction and building industry, preferably for a Main Contractor.
• 3rd level qualification or trade background with relevant experience.
• Excellent organisation & time management skills.
• Proven track record of working to strict timescales with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent client facing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of building practices.
• Valid Safepass and Manual Handling certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure project objectives, milestones, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor site progress and implement corrective actions where necessary to maintain programme commitments.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure efficient sequencing of works and effective utilisation of labour, plant, and materials.
• Support the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion, commissioning, and handover.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of short-term and long-term construction programmes.
• Monitor daily and weekly progress against programme targets and report any risks or delays to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials, and site logistics to support efficient project delivery.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available when required to maintain productivity and programme objectives.
• Support procurement activities through timely identification and requisition of site requirements.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and direct labour on site, ensuring works are carried out safely and in accordance with project requirements.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Time management

Client communication

Education

Third-level qualification or trade background

Job description

Stewart Construction is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on prestigious commercial, industrial, and educational projects in Ireland. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and resources to deliver safely, on time, and to the required quality.

The role involves liaising with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to maintain programme progress and continuous improvement.