Senior Construction Project Manager - Developer- Saggart

Lumen Search Ltd.; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Vehicle / Allowance

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Lumen Search Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for residential developments near Saggart, Dublin/Kildare.

You will lead multiple apartment and housing projects from mobilisation to handover, guiding site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to deliver on time, safely and to high quality standards. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will drive programme milestones, manage budgets, oversee QA and BCAR compliance, and collaborate with commercial teams to optimise value.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in construction delivery roles with residential experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale apartment developments.
• Experience with residential developers or Tier 1/2 contractors preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or multi-phase developments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple apartment housing developments from mobilisation to handover.
• Lead project teams including site managers, engineers, foremen and subcontractors.
• Drive delivery standards and ensure milestones are achieved across sites.
• Review programmes, manage risks, and coordinate MEP, façades, and fit-out works.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, BCAR and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Commercial Teams on budgets, procurement, and value engineering.
• Promote a strong safety culture and site risk controls.
• Engage with consultants, design teams, utility providers and authorities.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Programme management

Quality & compliance

Site coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

BCAR & Building Regulations

Job description

Location: Saggart - Dublin / Kildare

Sector: Residential Developer – Apartment / Housing Projects

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: €100,000 – €125,000 Base + Full Benefits Package

Role Overview

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple housing / apartment developments near the Saggart .

The business is delivering a substantial pipeline of residential developments, including apartment / housing schemes, mixed-use projects, and large-scale residential communities. This is a key leadership role within the construction team and will suit someone with apartment / housing delivery experience who can manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

The successful candidate will report into the Contracts Manager and take responsibility for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of multiple apartment / housing developments from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Lead Project Teams including Site Managers, Engineers, Foremen, and subcontractors across live developments.
• Drive consistency in delivery standards and project execution across multiple sites.
• Ensure project objectives and milestones are achieved across all phases of delivery.

Programme & Construction Management

• Review and monitor construction programmes, project phasing, and critical milestones.
• Identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery targets.
• Coordinate activities across structures, façades, MEP packages, fit-out works, and external infrastructure.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure sequencing and resource allocation are aligned with programme requirements.

Quality, Compliance & Technical Oversight

• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with Building Regulations, BCAR requirements, and company quality standards.
• Oversee inspections, quality assurance systems, snagging processes, and handover procedures.
• Drive a strong focus on build quality across apartment units and common areas.

Commercial & Operational Management

• Work closely with Commercial Teams to monitor project budgets, procurement strategies, and cost performance.
• Support value engineering initiatives and efficient construction methodologies.
• Review project performance and assist with resolving operational or commercial challenges.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures, legislation, and site management standards.
• Support EHS teams in maintaining safe and compliant working environments.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with consultants, design teams, utility providers, and local authorities.
• Attend senior progress meetings and provide updates to internal leadership teams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across all project stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• 10–15+ years' experience within construction delivery roles.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale apartment developments.
• Previous experience with a residential developer or Tier 1 / Tier 2 main contractor preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects or multi-phase developments highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Apartment / housing construction sequencing
• Façade and scaffold coordination
• MEP integration
• Programme management
• BCAR and Building Regulations
• Quality and handover processes

Leadership

• Strong people management and leadership capability.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with strong reporting capability.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Package

• Salary: €100,000 – €125,000
• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Vehicle / Allowance
• Additional company benefits