Project Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

High-visibility project

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is working with a leading Irish contractor to appoint a Project Manager for a significant new build in Galway. You will oversee the project from planning to handover, focusing on quality, safety, and efficiency on site.

The role demands a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, a related degree, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams. Salary ranges €80,000–€100,000 DOE, with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager with a main contractor on major construction projects.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Proven record in leading multidisciplinary teams and successfully delivering complex builds.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practice, planning regulations, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the on-site team and coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and all key project stakeholders.
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to deliver on all milestones.
• Monitoring progress, swiftly resolving issues, and maintaining high standards of workmanship throughout.
• Chairing meetings, providing clear direction, and reporting to senior management.
• Enforcing health, safety, and quality standards across all phases of the development.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Construction management

Leadership

Planning and scheduling

Quality and safety

Education

Engineering/Construction management degree

Job description

We are working with a leading contractor in the Irish construction industry, specialising in complex new build projects across multiple sectors. With a strong track record of delivering high-value developments and achieving consistent client satisfaction, this contractor prioritises staff development, technical excellence, and career progression. Their reputation for innovation and quality sets them apart as one of the most respected main contractors in the region.

About Your New Role

As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for a significant new build development based in Galway. You will manage every stage of the project—from planning through to handover with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and safety onsite. The project is valued at over €10m and represents a key addition to the local built environment.

• Leading the on-site team and coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and all key project stakeholders.
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to deliver on all milestones.
• Monitoring progress, swiftly resolving issues, and maintaining high standards of workmanship throughout.
• Chairing meetings, providing clear direction, and reporting to senior management.
• Enforcing health, safety, and quality standards across all phases of the development.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager with a main contractor on major construction projects.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Proven record in leading multidisciplinary teams and successfully delivering complex builds.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry best practice, planning regulations, and quality standards.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of €80,000 – €100,000 DOE.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship project with significant responsibility and high visibility.
• Supportive management team, clear career advancement pathways, and involvement in innovative, high-profile builds.