Preconstruction Manager

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Dublin is strengthening its preconstruction team to shape procurement strategy for large-scale European projects. The role focuses on tendering, cost planning, and partnering with suppliers to ensure project success across Ireland and Europe.

The successful candidate will lead procurement on major projects, coordinating with estimating, design and operations, with travel to European sites and a clear pathway for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in preconstruction/procurement leadership.
• Experience developing procurement strategies for large projects.
• Experience on complex projects with international exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process on major European projects from tender to handover.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with programme, risk and commercial objectives.
• Manage tendering, evaluation, negotiation and placement of major subcontract packages.
• Identify and engage supply chain partners across Ireland and European markets.
• Collaborate with estimating and commercial teams on cost plans, tenders and VE proposals.
• Coordinate design development and early contractor involvement with clients and consultants.
• Identify and manage preconstruction risk and ensure clear scopes and interfaces.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Major subcontract packages

European project exposure

Job description

Our client is one of Ireland's leading contractors, with a long-standing reputation for delivering large, complex projects for demanding public and private sector clients. Built on strong technical capability and dependable delivery, the business has earned the trust of repeat clients across a broad range of sectors.

Over recent years, the group has successfully extended its reach into mainland Europe, establishing a strong and growing presence in several key markets. That international expansion has been driven by the same principles that underpinned its success at home: rigorous planning, strong supply chain relationships and a commitment to getting projects right from the outset.

With a substantial and growing pipeline of complex European projects, the business is strengthening its preconstruction function. This appointment sits at the heart of that growth, playing a central role in how projects are procured, priced and set up for successful delivery.

The organisation is known for investing in its people, offering structured career development, visibility with senior leadership and genuine long-term opportunity within a business that continues to grow.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PROJECTS

Based in the Dublin office, you will join an experienced preconstruction team working on large-scale, technically complex projects at the tender and early-stage delivery phases. These are high-value schemes where procurement decisions have a direct and lasting impact on cost certainty, programme and overall project success.

Working closely with estimating, commercial, design and operations leadership, you will help shape the procurement strategy for each project and take ownership of placing major subcontract packages. The culture is collaborative and commercially focused, with a strong emphasis on early engagement, supply chain partnership and joined-up decision-making.

The role combines office-based preconstruction work with regular travel to live and upcoming European sites, keeping you connected to delivery teams and local supply chains. It offers an excellent platform to influence projects from the outset while gaining broad international exposure within an ambitious, growing contractor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preconstruction process on major European projects, from early engagement and tender through to handover to the delivery team
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for each project, aligned with programme, risk and commercial objectives
• Manage the tendering, evaluation, negotiation and placement of major subcontract packages
• Identify, engage and develop supply chain partners across Ireland and European markets
• Work with estimating and commercial teams to develop robust cost plans, tender submissions and value engineering proposals
• Coordinate design development, buildability reviews and early contractor involvement with clients and consultants
• Identify and manage preconstruction risk, ensuring clear scopes, interfaces and contractual positions are established
• Ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to delivery, supporting site teams through mobilisation
• Contribute to the continued development of preconstruction processes, standards and supply chain strategy

WHAT YOU NEED

• Proven experience as a Preconstruction Manager, Procurement Manager or senior preconstruction professional within a main contractor environment
• A strong track record of developing procurement strategies and placing major subcontract packages on large, complex projects
• Experience on complex or technically demanding projects is highly beneficial, with international or European project exposure an advantage but not essential

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

This role offers a salary of €150,000 alongside a comprehensive package, typically including performance-related bonus, pension, healthcare and travel support for European site visits. You will join a major Irish contractor at an exciting stage of European growth, with genuine influence over how major projects are procured and set up, and a clear pathway towards Head of Preconstruction and wider senior leadership.