Project Manager

Elite Talent Hub; Carlow; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (8%)

Health insurance

Dental plan

Leave 26 days

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Company vehicle

Career progression

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Carlow construction team on a Schools Project. You will lead project delivery from initial planning through to handover, ensuring the programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are met.

You will coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage risks and drive successful handovers. A Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management and eight years' post-qualification experience with Tier 1

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least eight years' post-qualification experience with Tier 1 contractors.
• Experience on large construction projects with substantial site teams.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and certification requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to achieve demanding programme and quality targets.
• Organised, detail-focused with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement project programmes, monitoring progress against milestones.
• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring resources and sequencing.
• Agree subcontractor programmes and monitor performance.
• Oversee internal finishes, maintaining quality through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage quality inspections and technical compliance.
• Identify programme risks and implement recovery measures.
• Promote right-first-time delivery and project handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management

8+ years post-qualification experience with Tier 1 contractors

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Bagenalstown

My client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Carlow construction team on a Schools Project.

This opportunity offers responsibility for delivering major building projects, supported by an established business with clear routes for career progression, professional development and opportunities across its international operations.

You will lead project delivery from initial planning through to handover, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will provide the leadership and technical direction needed to maintain progress and deliver a high standard of construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement project programmes, monitoring progress against agreed milestones and production targets.
• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring adequate resources and efficient sequencing of works.
• Agree short- and long-term subcontractor programmes, monitor performance and address delivery issues.
• Oversee internal finishes, maintaining quality and coordinating activities through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements and company procedures.
• Manage quality inspections and technical compliance in line with drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify programme risks and implement recovery measures to address delays or changing site conditions.
• Ensure required internal permits and approvals are in place.
• Promote a right-first-time approach and oversee successful project handover.

Key Requirements

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least eight years' post-qualification experience with Tier 1 contractors.
• Experience working on large construction projects with substantial site teams.
• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations and certification requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to achieve demanding programme and quality targets.
• An organised, detail-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and make effective decisions independently.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance and dental plan.
• 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Two additional wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Company vehicle, subject to role requirements.
• Ongoing learning, development and internal progression opportunities

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