Project Manager

Elite Talent Hub; Leinster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Private health insurance and dental

26 days annual leave

Two wellbeing days annually

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Company vehicle (role dependent)

Learning and progression opportunities

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is partnering with a leading main contractor to appoint a Project Manager for a major Schools Project in Dublin. Citywest site responsibilities and a clear path for career progression are offered.

You will lead delivery from planning through handover, coordinating site teams and subcontractors to meet programme, safety, quality and commercial targets, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 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.
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.
• Proven ability to meet demanding programme and quality targets.
• Organised, detail-focused with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative working style and ability to take independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement project programmes, monitor milestones and targets.
• Lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors with adequate resources.
• Agree subcontractor programmes, monitor performance and address issues.
• Oversee internal finishes, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance and procedures.
• Manage quality inspections and technical compliance to drawings and standards.
• Identify programme risks and implement recovery measures.
• Secure internal permits and approvals and promote right-first-time handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Programme delivery

Quality targets

Site coordination

Decision making

Collaborative working

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Planning and organisation

Education

Engineering degree or Higher Diploma

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Citywest

My client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Dublin 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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