Mechanical Construction Manager

DPS Group Global; Kinsale; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Arcadis in Kinsale seeks a Mechanical Construction Manager to lead onsite projects in the Pharma/Biopharma sector. You will manage mechanical equipment, piping, and commissioning handover while ensuring safety, quality and schedule.

The role requires a strong mechanical background with 10+ years in pharma, and proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, contractors, and project teams on site in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Pharma/Biopharma industries.
• Ability to manage workload of multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical construction works and contractors to meet safety, quality and schedule goals.
• Experience with startup, commissioning and turnover of facilities systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Construction management for equipment, piping, vessels and skids on site.
• Oversee health and safety on site and construction field coordination.
• Coordinate contractor activities to monitor progress, schedule and budget.
• Participate in constructability, planning and safety reviews.
• Interpret construction documents, drawings, schedules, contracts and proposals.
• Review project scope, budget and schedule; manage multiple project workloads.
• Program works and monitor building progress, ensure regulatory compliance and cost control.

Skills

Mechanical Construction mgmt

Coordination

Reading drawings

Health & Safety on site

Budget & schedule

Constructability reviews

Multi-project mgmt

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Excel

Access

Job description

DPS Arcadis are seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager to join our Site Projects team in Kinsale. The candidate should have significant previous experience of Mechanical Construction Management, in the Pharmaceutical / Bio Pharmaceutical industries. The candidate will be working as part of the onsite projects group delivering multiple discipline projects.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Construction management for Mechanical Equipment and Piping, installation of Mechanical equipment, vessels, pumps skids etc. Proficient in Stainless, Carbon, Lined and BPE Piping installations.
• All aspects of Health & Safety on site
• Construction field co-ordination
• Coordinate contractor activities to monitor and track work ensuring delivery of the schedule and budget.
• Participate in Constructability, Planning and Safety reviews.
• Proficiency with reading and interpreting standard construction documents, drawings, schedules, contracts and proposals.
• Review and contribute project scope, budget and schedule
• Ability to manage workload of multiple projects of varying complexity
• Programming works schedule and monitoring building progress, compliance with regulations and costs

Experience:

• Have a strong mechanical background.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Pharma/Biopharma industries
• Ability to manage workload of multiple projects of varying complexity
• Proven experience in coordinating mechanical construction works including managing the mechanical construction contractor to ensure all aspects of their delivery meet project goals of safety, quality and schedule
• Experience with construction, startup, and turnover of facilities systems through commissioning/handover would be an advantage.
• Candidate must have proficiency in a windows-based environment and software (Word, PowerPoint, project, advanced excel and access)

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking

a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally.

By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a be

tter planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six

ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—

we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future