Job Specification – Project Manager

Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports To: Contracts Manager / Director

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Project Manager to join one of our client’s construction teams in the Cork region.

This is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for the coordination, management and successful delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the required specification and quality standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the coordination, management and successful delivery of the project.

• Lead and supervise the project team in the implementation and delivery of all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.

• Act as a key point of contact for the client, maintaining strong and professional client relationships throughout the project.

• Maintain ongoing liaison with the design team to ensure all design and technical requirements are effectively managed and delivered.

• Ensure all technical requirements, drawings, specifications and project standards are achieved.

• Take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of subcontractors.

• Ensure all subcontractor activities and interfaces are properly coordinated to meet project requirements and programme milestones.

• Maintain overall responsibility for project delivery on site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

• Review and monitor the construction programme and develop and manage the Information Requirement Schedule.

• Monitor project progress and coordinate with the project team to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.

• Attend site meetings, progress meetings, client meetings and specialist subcontractor meetings as required.
• Coordinate the gathering and approval of all necessary licences, permits, statutory approvals and other requirements to facilitate the smooth running of the project.

• Identify and resolve project issues promptly, working collaboratively with the project team, client, design team and subcontractors.

• Promote a positive culture of safety, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in a Project Manager or senior construction management role within the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, sequencing and site operations.

• Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, drawings and technical requirements.

• Excellent programme management and organisational skills.

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project resources and deliver within agreed budgets.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet project deadlines.

• A valid Safe Pass and relevant construction-related qualifications.

Why Join?

• Join an established and growing construction environment.

• Take a key leadership role in the delivery of high-profile construction projects.

• Pension and Life Cover.

• Flexible working hours and conditions.
• Commitment to ongoing training and career development with financial support.

• Work within a collaborative and supportive project team.

• Real opportunities for long-term career progression within the business.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.