Project Manager

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project delivery in pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The role requires 7+ years of project management experience and a background in engineering or construction management. Responsibilities include risk identification, client communication, and status reporting. The ideal candidate is committed to safety and quality standards. Remote work options may be available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience executing project delivery, 5 years in a Project Management role.
• Industry experience in manufacturing facility design related to life sciences.
• Understanding of Earned Value and other project controls methods.

Responsibilities

• Achieving project scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identifying project risks and mitigating them with senior leadership.
• Reporting on project status and maintaining documentation.

Skills

Project delivery

Risk management

Client interaction

Business development

Construction safety policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a dedicated Project Manager to join our talented team at our office located in Dublin, Ireland. Projects can range from small retrofits to large greenfield builds, providing opportunities to grow your PM career. You will plan and organise all engineering functions specific to the projects, coordinate client interaction between the project teams and clients, and provide guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading.

What You’ll Do

• Successful project delivery, achieving scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on your projects.
• Develop new business, attend pre‑bid meetings with clients and prepare proposals in conjunction with department heads, directors, and other key individuals.
• Identify project risks and work to mitigate those in partnership with senior leadership.
• Responsible for control of project scope and development/communication of all scope adjustment notifications to the client.
• Report on project status, including developing and maintaining meeting minutes, action items/needs lists, project execution plans, monthly financial/schedule reports, and other reports as requested by the client.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of experience executing project delivery, five of which must be in a Project Management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.
• Industry experience in manufacturing facility design related to life sciences.
• Construction experience.
• Understanding of Earned Value and other project controls methods.
• Promotes safety and adheres to IPS and client safety policies.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Travel based on the project and project location.
• This position is a safety‑sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other “non‑administrative” areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About IPS

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. We unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. Our end‑to‑end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client‑side experience, and supplier‑side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, passion, and commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale, meeting our clients where they are and getting them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties: Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.