Site Manager (Asst. Project Manager)

Urbanbc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Dublin to lead site operations on a new apartment project, reporting to the Project Manager. You will coordinate trade subcontractors, manage near-term works programmes, liaise with engineering and design teams to resolve bottlenecks, and ensure safety, quality, and programme delivery.

The role provides leadership of engineering, safety, foremen and logistics teams, with a pathway to future project and contracts management within Urban.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Site Management / trades background, with strong works planning & technical competency.
• Or 5+ years Senior Engineer – Degree Qualified, with ambition to progress to site/project management.
• High-density residential apartments project experience in a main contractor environment.
• Good understanding of Construction Workflow and subcontract works sequencing.
• Good communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team environment.
• Self-starter able to work to his/her own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of site operations, deputising for the Project Manager from time to time, including leading the Daily Whiteboard Meeting.
• Coordination and production management of key trade subcontractors, ensuring efficient sequencing of the works packages in line with programme.
• Ownership of near-term works programmes, proactive planning and execution of site operations inc. liaising with key stakeholders / public utilities, local authority, as required.
• Liaising with the site engineering and design team to ensure early resolution of technical bottlenecks and buildability issues that could otherwise impede programme.
• Overseeing workmanship across the key works packages with direct responsibility for a selection of subcontractor works packages.
• Working with the logistics manager to ensure site setup and materials management supports the safe and efficient execution of the works programme.

Skills

Site management

Construction planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Urban is seeking an experienced Site Manager in a lead role (boots-on-the-ground), on one of our newly commencing apartment construction projects in Dublin. Working closely with the Project Manager your primary responsibility will be the management of site operations with a focus on production and programme delivery, in line with our Quality and Safety standards. This is a key leadership role providing stewardship to our engineering, safety, foremen and logistics teams to ensure effective overall site management by the Urban team.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of site operations, deputising for the Project Manager from time to time, as required, including leading the Daily Whiteboard Meeting
• Coordination and production management of key trade subcontractors, ensuring efficient sequencing of the works packages in line with programme
• Ownership of near-term works programmes, proactive planning and execution of site operations inc. liaising with key stakeholders / public utilities, local authority, as required
• Liaising with the site engineering and design team to ensure early resolution of technical bottlenecks and buildability issues that could otherwise impede programme
• Overseeing workmanship across the key works packages with direct responsibility for a selection of subcontractor works packages
• Working with the logistics manager to ensure site setup and materials management supports the safe and efficient execution of the works programme

Note: The role will support the PM generally across all aspects of project delivery, offering a pathway towards a future role in Project and Contracts Management with Urban, if desired by the candidate.

Qualification

5+ years Site Management / trades background, with strong works planning & technical competency

or

5+ years Senior Engineer – Degree Qualified (ambition to progress to site / project management)

• High-density residential apartments project experience in a main contractor environment
• Good understanding of Construction Workflow and subcontract works sequencing
• Good communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team environment
• Team player able to engage in a productive manner with subcontractors and direct labour
• Comfortable working in a busy, energetic environment; strong work ethic

Self-starter able to work to his/her own initiative