Project Manager - Dublin, Ireland (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn (DB Group); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global onboarding program

Attractive compensation package

International career opportunities

Intercultural teams

Job summary

Deutsche Bahn’s DB Engineering & Consulting Ireland invites an experienced infrastructure project leader to drive major rail and civil engineering programs. You will coordinate clients, contractors and project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple disciplines in a dynamic, international environment.

You will oversee governance, risk and contract administration, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, rail, or civil projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong risk, commercial, and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership and organisational abilities.
• Chartered status or professional certification is advantageous.
• Rail systems/infrastructure delivery experience desirable.
• HSE/construction safety training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure and construction projects through delivery, completion and close-out.
• Manage project scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Act as the primary point of coordination between client, contractor, and project teams.
• Oversee project governance, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Manage contract administration activities and support commercial decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Support health, safety, environmental, and quality management processes.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change control processes.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, handover, and project close-out activities.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary team management

Education

Engineering / Construction / Project Management degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure and construction projects through delivery, completion and close-out.
• Manage project scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Act as the primary point of coordination between client, contractor, and project teams.
• Oversee project governance, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Manage contract administration activities and support commercial decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Support health, safety, environmental, and quality management processes.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change control processes.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, handover, and project close‑out activities.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering major infrastructure, rail, transportation, utilities, or civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, commercial management, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Professional certification or chartered status is advantageous (e.g., PMP, APM, ICE, CIOB, or equivalent).
• Experience in rail systems/infrastructure delivery experience is desirable
• Relevant HSE and construction safety training is advantageous; any required project-specific training can be obtained following discussion with the employer.

Our offer

• Professional onboarding and development: We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training andsupport you in preparing for the next career step.
• Attractive employment conditions: We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• International career opportunities: We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
• Intercultural teams: With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.

Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, Significant experience delivering major infrastructure, rail, transportation, utilities, or civil engineering projects, Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders, Knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts, Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, commercial management, and contract administration, Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment, Professional certification or chartered status is advantageous (e.g., PMP, APM, ICE, CIOB, or equivalent), Experience in rail systems/infrastructure delivery experience is desirable, Relevant HSE and construction safety training is advantageous; any required project-specific training can be obtained following discussion with the employer.