Senior Construction Project Manager - Developer- Saggart

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Vehicle / Allowance

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Lumen Search is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple housing developments near Saggart, Ireland. This senior role leads site teams and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and safety.

The successful candidate will manage cross-disciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants and authorities, and drive best practices across all phases of delivery in a dynamic residential portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in construction delivery roles.
• Experience with a residential developer or Tier 1 / Tier 2 main contractor preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects or multi‑phase developments highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Staff management

Communication

BCAR knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

BCAR standards

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• MEP integration
• 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

• Bonus
• Pension
• Vehicle / Allowance
• Additional company benefits