Road Construction Project Manager | Civil Engineering Lead

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Laptop

Phone

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer / Project Manager to oversee road maintenance projects for Kerry and Cork County Councils from our Munster base. The role requires managing day-to-day site operations, budgets, crews, and materials, with a full driving licence necessary to travel between locations in County Cork and Kerry.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, ensure compliance with plans and safety standards, and report to senior management on milestones and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction management experience, with road project focus.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools.

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

Construction management

Project management tools

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer / Project Manager to oversee road maintenance projects for Kerry and Cork County Councils from our Munster base. The role requires managing day-to-day site operations, budgets, crews, and materials, with a full driving licence necessary to travel between locations in County Cork and Kerry.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, ensure compliance with plans and safety standards, and report to senior management on milestones and