Senior Contracts Director - Construction

Dbsearch; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBuild Search are partnering with a leading Irish company expanding nationwide to hire a Senior Contracts Manager/Director in Dublin. The role will coordinate between multiple projects across commercial, retail and fit-out sectors and report to the CEO on progression.

You will develop commercial strategies, manage procurement input and supervise contract performance to optimise value. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in a similar role, a background in QS/engineering/architect, and strong

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience; 5-8 years in a comparable position
• Background in Quantity Surveying, engineering, or architecture
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Design and commercial acumen with financial awareness
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Chartered or working towards a relevant professional accreditation
• Good negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills
• Good presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Advise and report regularly to the CEO on project progression
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to minimise cost and maximise efficiencies
• Provide commercial input into procurement strategies and evaluations for construction
• Provide support on technical and commercial aspects of projects
• Advise on contractual matters and contractual approach with contractors and supply chain
• Identify contract grounds for claim and determine claim strategy
• Review notices and contractual correspondence
• Prepare Claims upstream and review and determine downstream
• Manage and responsible for Collateral Warranties, Guarantees, retentions, performance Bonds.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership

Design and commercial acumen

Organized with attention to detail

Negotiation and influencing skills

Leadership potential and management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Job description

DesignBuild Search are partnering with a leading Irish company expanding nationwide to hire a Senior Contracts Manager/Director in Dublin. The role will coordinate between multiple projects across commercial, retail and fit-out sectors and report to the CEO on progression.

You will develop commercial strategies, manage procurement input and supervise contract performance to optimise value. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in a similar role, a background in QS/engineering/architect, and strong