Senior Project Manager - Construction

ISS Recruitment & HR Services; Cork; On-site; EUR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Bike to Work

On-site parking

Permanent employment

Career progression

Job summary

ISS Recruitment & HR Services on behalf of a prominent Cork-based construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major €20 million educational development in Cork City. You will manage the site team, subcontractors, programmes, budgets and quality from construction through to handover.

The ideal candidate will have proven Irish construction PM experience, strong contracting and financial management skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within the Irish construction industry.
• Previous experience managing construction projects valued at €10 million or more.
• Strong background in main contracting, commercial construction or large-scale building projects.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and site operations.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgets and commercial management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet demanding project deadlines.
• Strong understanding of Irish health and safety regulations and construction compliance requirements.
• Previous experience delivering educational facilities, public sector developments or similar large-scale projects would be a distinct advantage.
• However, candidates with a proven track record delivering comparable projects in other construction sectors are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a €20 million construction project.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works progress safely, efficiently and according to programme.
• Lead and coordinate site managers, engineers, subcontractors and other project personnel.
• Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes and project schedules.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee project budgets, cost control, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.
• Identify potential delays, technical challenges and commercial risks, implementing solutions where required.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, quality of workmanship and progress against agreed targets.
• Ensure materials, labour and resources are effectively planned and allocated.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reports and records.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, snagging and final project handover.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines, budgets and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

ISS Recruitment & HR Services is currently recruiting on behalf of an established and reputable construction company for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major €20 million educational development in Cork City.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to take responsibility for a substantial project while joining a company with a growing portfolio of work across Munster.

The successful candidate will oversee the project from construction through to completion and handover, managing site operations, subcontractors, project programmes, budgets and quality standards.

We are looking for a confident, organised and commercially aware Project Manager who can lead a site team, make informed decisions and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a €20 million construction project.

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works progress safely, efficiently and according to programme.

• Lead and coordinate site managers, engineers, subcontractors and other project personnel.

• Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes and project schedules.

• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety regulations and company procedures.

• Oversee project budgets, cost control, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.

• Identify potential delays, technical challenges and commercial risks, implementing solutions where required.

• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, quality of workmanship and progress against agreed targets.

• Ensure materials, labour and resources are effectively planned and allocated.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reports and records.

• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, snagging and final project handover.

• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines, budgets and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within the Irish construction industry.

• Previous experience managing construction projects valued at €10 million or more.

• Strong background in main contracting, commercial construction or large-scale building projects.

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline.

• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and site operations.

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgets and commercial management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet demanding project deadlines.

• Strong understanding of Irish health and safety regulations and construction compliance requirements.

Previous experience delivering educational facilities, public sector developments or similar large-scale projects would be a distinct advantage.

However, candidates with a proven track record delivering comparable projects in other construction sectors are also encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Starting salary of €85,000+ per annum, fully negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.

• Company pension scheme.

• Private medical insurance.

• Bike to Work Scheme.

• On-site parking.

• Full-time, permanent employment.

• Opportunity to take responsibility for a significant construction project.

• Career progression opportunities across future projects in Cork and the wider Munster region.

• Opportunity to join an established construction company with a strong pipeline of work.

Why Apply?

This position offers an experienced Project Manager the opportunity to take ownership of a substantial construction project while working with an established contractor.

With a major development to deliver and further opportunities across Munster, this role would suit an ambitious professional seeking long-term career progression, increased responsibility and a competitive salary package.