Senior Project Manager

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Dublin is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex capital projects within a major infrastructure investment programme. You will manage the full lifecycle delivery from design through construction, commissioning and handover, and mentor a team of project managers across concurrent projects.

The role requires 15+ years of construction infra experience, strong contract knowledge (NEC/FIDIC), and robust stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in construction infrastructure delivering large, complex projects.
• Experience acting as client or client's representative leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/FIDIC contracts and best-practice project management processes.
• Proficiency in programme and risk management; Primavera P6 experience advantageous.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline; PRINCE2 or equivalent, with professional membership preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and safety.
• Prepare and maintain Project Execution Plans aligned with programme objectives and standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers across concurrent projects.
• Coordinate design, commercial, and site teams, resolving interface and delivery issues.
• Oversee contract administration, change control, and compensation events under NEC/FIDIC.
• Report on programme progress, risks, and performance to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract management

PRINCE2

Primavera P6

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline

PRINCE2 or equivalent certification

Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or similar)

Tools

NEC/FIDIC contracts knowledge

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Programme | Dublin

Location: Dublin

Pay Rate: Very competitive

Type: Long term contract

Overview

A leading client-side organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex capital projects within a major infrastructure investment programme in Dublin. The role covers full lifecycle delivery from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and safety.
• Prepare and maintain Project Execution Plans aligned with programme objectives and standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers across concurrent projects.
• Coordinate design, commercial, and site teams, resolving interface and delivery issues.
• Oversee contract administration, change control, and compensation events under NEC/FIDIC.
• Report on programme progress, risks, and performance to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15+ years' experience in construction infrastructure, delivering large, complex, operationally sensitive projects.
• Experience acting as client or client's representative, leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/FIDIC contracts and best-practice project management processes.
• Proficiency in programme and risk management; Primavera P6 experience an advantage.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline; PRINCE2 or equivalent, with professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or similar) preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision‑making skills.