Project Manager - RC & Facade

About the Company

John Sisk & Son Ltd is a family-owned international construction and engineering firm delivering infrastructure and building projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. The company focuses on creating spaces that influence how people live and work while embracing innovation and prioritizing quality and safety.

Role Overview

The Project Manager - RC & Facade acts as the lead senior figure on-site, overseeing all phases of project execution, from planning to completion. This position holds responsibility for project delivery, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, safety regulations, and client satisfaction. The role also involves managing multidisciplinary teams and enforcing the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and deliver construction projects within agreed timelines, budgets, and specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams covering engineering, commercial, design, and construction functions.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Effectively allocate resources to achieve project milestones.
• Maintain detailed reports on progress, costs, quality, and key performance metrics.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards throughout all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with all design specifications, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Implement quality control processes including project-specific plans, method statements, and inspections.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance.
• Manage financial aspects such as budgets, forecasts, variations, and cash flows.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to ensure proper contract management and reporting.
• Oversee procurement processes and manage subcontractor performance.
• Contribute to tendering and bidding activities as needed.
• Provide leadership to project teams, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead meetings to coordinate progress and communicate project objectives effectively.
• Serve as the central point of contact for queries, decisions, and escalations regarding the project.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven capability managing large-scale construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of project management including scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in sectors such as life sciences, data centers, infrastructure, or commercial construction.
• Familiarity with digital project delivery technologies including BIM and project management software.
• Commercial acumen including understanding contract law and cost management principles.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and fostering innovation within projects.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Documented project management experience within a Tier 1 construction or engineering company.
• Relevant health and safety certifications such as Safe Pass, CSCS, SMSTS, or equivalents.

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership or candidacy in professional bodies like CIOB, Engineers Ireland, RICS, or ICE.
• Postgraduate qualifications in project or business management.
• Training in lean construction, digital delivery, or sustainability approaches.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary package.
• 26 days of annual leave.
• Participation in a pension scheme.
• Extensive health, wellbeing, and lifestyle support programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement and development.

Company Commitment: The company prioritizes employee growth and a collaborative culture and engages in equitable recruitment practices. All applications are considered without discrimination, and reasonable accommodations are offered throughout the hiring process. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, emphasizing skills, experience, and potential.

Recruitment Process: Directly managed internally; no third-party agencies involved. Compliance with legal and regulatory standards ensures fairness and transparency.