Project Manager

steve-jobs; Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

steve-jobs is seeking a Project Manager for Transport & Civil Engineering Infrastructure projects in County Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. You will manage contracts, engage with stakeholders, and mentor a site team to achieve project success.

A degree in Civil Engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Project, leadership skills, and a valid Irish driving licence are essential for this role. Join us to make an impact in the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure or roadworks project delivery.
• Proven track record in managing projects under Public Works Contracts.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day contract execution and maintain documentation.
• Communicate with clients and prepare progress reports.
• Develop construction programmes and monitor site activities.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager – Transport & Civil Engineering Infrastructure

Responsible for planning, coordination and successful delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, on‑programme delivery, within budget and of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration – manage day‑to‑day contract execution, maintain documentation, collaborate with commercial teams, negotiate contracts, obtain permits, and report project data.
• Stakeholder Engagement – communicate with clients, consultants, subcontractors; attend meetings, prepare progress and financial reports, and build strong relationships.
• Project Planning & Delivery – develop construction programmes, monitor site activities, coordinate designs, manage resources, and update short‑term plans.
• Team Mentorship & Development – lead and mentor site team, coordinate engineers and subcontractors, promote safety culture, and support performance conversations.
• Excellence in Engineering & Project Delivery – promote quality standards, encourage early planning, share lessons, and integrate across functions.
• Commercial & Risk Control – assist cost control, procurement tracking, progress valuations, risk mitigation, and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure or roadworks project delivery.
• Proven track record in managing projects under Public Works Contracts (PWC).
• Strong commercial awareness – budget control and risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration, programme management and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly motivated, results‑driven and able to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, collaborative and solution‑oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full, clean Irish/UK/EU driving licence.
• Authorized to work in Ireland (Stamp 4 or valid work permit).

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (or working toward chartership).
• Experience delivering local authority or national roads projects.