Project Manager - Construction - Cork

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Project Manager to join a construction team based in Cork, Ireland. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will oversee projects from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, superior safety and quality standards, and client satisfaction. Projects span pharmaceuticals, life sciences, food & beverage, and commercial construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the construction project team to achieve outstanding performance.
• Build and nurture collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Wellbeing, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations on-site.
• Promote a positive safety culture within the construction team.
• Develop and update contract programmes, scheduling operations to align with project milestones and completion targets.
• Conduct ongoing short- to medium-term planning to address project risks.
• Uphold quality standards and coordinate activities according to quality procedures and specifications.
• Enforce production and commercial processes on the project.
• Collaborate closely with the commercial team to ensure successful financial delivery.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor/supplier ordering aligned with schedules.
• Drive value engineering and product development throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver precise project reporting and forecasting.
• Gather, review, and act on information during contract reviews and progress meetings.
• Attend progress meetings with clients and consultants, preparing responses to arising requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Third-level degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least seven years post-qualification experience in construction.
• Proven success managing large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office suite.
• Outstanding leadership abilities, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Capability to develop and sustain positive relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Solid commercial insight and negotiation expertise.
• Familiarity with current Building Regulations and certification standards.
• Self-driven with the aptitude to work independently.
• Exceptional communication and presentation talents for diverse personnel levels.
• Building strong client, staff, and subcontractor relationships is essential.

Opportunity Benefits

This position offers the chance to lead a construction project from start to finish in Cork, contributing to sectors such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage, and commercial construction. You will engage closely with all project participants for successful delivery.

Additional Information

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