Mechanical Construction Manager

Leo Lynch; Athlone and Bigmeadow, Athlone; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical engineering contractor in Ireland is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee prestigious projects. The role involves site safety management, quality assurance, and coordinating project schedules while managing both direct labor and subcontractor activities. The ideal candidate has a solid background in construction management with a minimum of five years' experience, and a relevant qualification. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Proven record of coordinating and managing large projects.
• Minimum of 5 years as a construction manager.
• Full clean drivers’ licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead management of site safety.
• Play lead role in management of site QA.
• Manage project schedule with the project team.
• Track all costs associated with the project.
• Directly manage project team and sub-contractor activities.

Skills

Knowledge of design and construction process

Ability to manage people and programs

Experience in coordinating large projects

Education

Relevant third level qualification or trade background

Job description

About Us

Since the 1950s, Leo Lynch has been providing the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial, food, commercial and retail industries with professional project management and high caliber craftsmanship. At Leo Lynch, we build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Leo Lynch employs the best people, invests heavily in training and education, and ensures that the highest standards of health, safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation.

About The Role

Working for a leading Mechanical engineering contractor on prestigious leading-edge project.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in the management of site safety in conjunction with the project team and safety team.
• Play a lead role in the management of site QA in conjunction with QA manager.
• Aid in the management of project schedule in conjunction with the project team and project manager.
• Management of and tracking of all costs associated with project including Labour, Material, Plant & Equipment, Variations, Valuations.
• Support in the oversight of all day-to-day site operations.
• Direct management of the project team including alignment of all disciplines for the achievement of project goals.
• Management of sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels. Ensue that there is a weekly minutes’ meeting with sub-contractor and package owners.
• Assist in the management of the in-progress snagging system ensuring that the supervisors return weekly punch lists where applicable in support of the QAQC manager.
• Ensure direct labour hours and sub-contractor hours are reported to time administrator for tracking security.
• Lead site meetings, internal project reviews, Engineering reviews, Planning and co-ordination meetings and handover meetings.
• Support with the close out of all project items including final account O & M Manual, Punch list, Safety File, QA File, Material and plant re-locations, Project plan – all with the best support of the site project manager.

Requirements

• Good strong knowledge of the full design and construction process
• Full clean drivers’ licence.
• Ability to control and manage people and programs.
• A trade background or a relevant third level qualification.
• Proven record of coordinating and managing large projects.
• A minimum of 5 years as a construction manager.