Project Manager – Roads

RedChair Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RedChair Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer / Project Manager to oversee road maintenance contracts with Kerry and Cork County Councils. A background in Civil Engineering, road servicing or quantity surveying is preferred, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, costs, crews and materials across each project.

A full, clean driving license and ability to travel within County Cork and Kerry are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of construction management experience with road projects.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations
• Manage site resources (labor, materials, equipment)
• Coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure work aligns with project plans, specs, and schedules
• Monitor progress and update senior management
• Enforce health and safety protocols
• Conduct site inspections and address safety concerns
• Ensure quality standards are met and address issues
• Maximize productivity, minimize waste, and track costs
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders
• Lead site meetings and collaborate on budgets and cost control

Skills

Project management

Site operations

Cost control

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

We are presently recruiting for a Civil Engineer / Project Manager to manage road maintenance contracts with Kerry and Cork County Councils. You will come with a background in Civil Engineering, road servicing or quantity surveying and will be required to manage all aspects of day to day operations, costs, crews and materials for each project. A full, clean driving license along with the ability to drive to various locations in County Cork and Kerry, is mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations
• Manage site resources (labor, materials, equipment)
• Coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure work aligns with project plans, specs, and schedules
• Monitor progress and update senior management
• Enforce health and safety protocols
• Conduct site inspections and address safety concerns
• Ensure quality standards are met and address issues
• Maximize productivity, minimize waste, and track costs
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders
• Lead site meetings and collaborate on budgets and cost control

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of construction management experience, with road project focus
• Strong Proficiency in project management tools
• Full driving license is essential