Project Manager

Oriel Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriel Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established construction business in Ireland for an experienced Project Manager to lead a dedicated project. You will report to the Contracts Manager and work with an Operations Director to deliver safely, on time and to standards.

The role requires 5-7 years of construction delivery experience and a track record of independent project management, with strong coordination and communication skills to manage subcontractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant construction experience, able to independently manage a project or site.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, programme management and site coordination.
• Good commercial awareness and ability to resolve project issues.
• Excellent organizational and leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day delivery of an assigned construction project.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Monitor programme, progress, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure works align with specifications, programme and budget.
• Identify and manage project risks and constraints.
• Maintain clear communication with site teams and senior management.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings and provide regular reports.

Skills

Project management

Site coordination

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Oriel Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing construction business seeking experienced Project Managers to support a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a dedicated project while working with the support of an experienced Contracts Manager and Operations Director.

The Role

The Project Manager will take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of an assigned construction project, coordinating site activities, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of an assigned construction project.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant project stakeholders.
• Monitor programme, progress, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with agreed specifications, programme and budget.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and programme constraints.
• Maintain clear communication between site teams and senior management.
• Attend and contribute to project, progress and coordination meetings.
• Provide regular progress reporting to the Contracts Manager.
• Support project planning, procurement and resource coordination as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and other project stakeholders.

The successful candidate will report to the Contracts Manager, with additional support and oversight from the wider senior management team.

Experience and Requirements

• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant construction experience, with the ability to independently manage a project or site.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, a Site Manager progressing into Project Management, or in a similar construction delivery role.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, programme management and site coordination.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify and resolve project issues.
• Strong organisational and leadership and communication skills.
• The confidence to manage subcontractors and coordinated multiple stakeholders.
• Experience within pharmaceutical high-tech or technically demanding construction environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.