Senior Contracts Manager – Large-Scale Construction

P J Hegarty; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Hegarty in Dublin is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards. You will manage all contractual and commercial aspects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires leading the construction team, delivering a sustainable project, and reporting to the Contract Director.

Qualifications

• Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Experience of Precast frame installation.
• Working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Irish construction law, contract law, and building regulations.
• Exceptional people management competencies with the ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the Management of one of the large-scale sites reporting directly to the Contract Director.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the project, managing a large staff and ensuring that the client’s requirements are met whilst maintaining the highest Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
• The project must be delivered with a focus on sustainability. From design through delivery.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both client and design team.
• Be the main Point of contact for the client with responsibility for engaging with the client in conjunction with the commercial manager on site commercial decisions.
• Provide leadership to the project construction team to ensure works are carried out to the required quality, Health & Safety, and environmental standards, in full compliance with the Planning Permission.
• Preparation of the Project Execution Plan including Contracting Strategy, Programme, budget, and risks mitigation plan.
• Responsible for managing the daily operation of the site.
• Management of the Project Budget and Contract Administration in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Programme management and adjustment of programmes as required to facilitate any changes (In conjunction with project planner/programmer)
• Liaison with Planning/Development Team to ensure project value-engineered during the Pre-Construction Stage.
• Management of the Project Design Team during construction to ensure coordination ofinformation flow to the site teams.
• Coordination of key project stakeholders including statutory authorities and liaison with JV Project partners if necessary
• Implementation of best practice in project controls, performance management, and Project Reporting.

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management degree or equivalent

Job description

PJ Hegarty in Dublin is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards. You will manage all contractual and commercial aspects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires leading the construction team, delivering a sustainable project, and reporting to the Contract Director.