Construction – Site Manager

Construction – Site Manager Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath & established in 1950, McKeon Contech Ltd T/a McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital-first innovator in the construction, building services and smart building sectors, specialising in the planning, management and delivery of detail-focused, high-quality projects for our clients. We operate across a range of sectors including commercial, educational, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, and retail. We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality & Brilliance. All the team are committed to making McKeon Group & Hereworks a world leader in Construction & Technology and enjoying the journey along the way. We pride ourselves on our exceptional and motivated teams. Great care and attention go into recruitment, we want to work with high quality, experienced people who will add to the culture, competencies and ethos. What’s the opportunity? (Role) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Site Manager to oversee on-site delivery of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring performance, quality, safety, and digital best practices are upheld. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, digitally fluent, and capable of managing subcontractors and site teams efficiently, while upholding McKeon Group’s high standards and embracing our digital workflows and tools. Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day site operation from commencement to completion of a project.
• Responsible for ensuring all work on site is completed to the highest Quality standards.
• Lead all teams in ensuring check sheets / observations are completed and closed off on Procore.
• Implement and Monitor construction programme milestones and communicate with the Project / Contracts Manager to manage sequencing and productivity.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics on site.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements.
• Responsible for Site Inductions, Toolbox Talks and H&S in consultation with Health & Safety Team
• Lead site and white board meetings with subcontractors
• Implement and manage digital construction tools
• Maintain and update daily records, reports, site diaries, and site communication via Procore.
• Attend site and coordination meetings with design teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Manage snagging, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Play a key role in preparation and management of the Safety File ensuring all documentation is collected and maintained digitally.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving on site.
• Support and mentor junior site personnel, apprentices, and subcontractor teams.
• Promote collaboration and ensure project delivery aligns with company values and client expectations.

Play a key role in BCAR management by

• Supporting Quality Manager to ensure all documentation, inspections, and certifications related to BCAR are accurately completed and maintained.
• Support the coordination of BCAR inspections and audits, including liaising with assigned certifiers and local authorities.
• Assistance with Tracking and monitoring compliance milestones, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.

Benefits Of Joining Us In The Site Manager Role

• McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team
• Pension Scheme
• Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
• Membership of Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required Education & Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Site Manager role with a Main Contractor. (A minimum of 2 projects completed in Ireland)
• Proven ability to manage and deliver high-quality, complex, projects safely and on time across a range of sectors.
• Proven knowledge of construction methods, materials, building regulations, and H&S standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to represent McKeon Group professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of quality assurance processes and BCAR.
• Demonstrated experience managing various forms of contracts (e.g Public Works, RIAI Contracts) including familiarity with contractual obligations, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Excellent understanding of M&E systems will be an advantage.
• Experience working in live/occupied environments will be a distinct advantage.
• Valid Safe Pass, manual handling, and other relevant site certifications.

Technical, Digital & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of managing multidisciplinary site teams.
• Proficient in using digital construction platforms — particularly Procore (or similar) for site management, inspections, and reporting.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, reading digital models, and contributing to digital workflow reviews.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents with confidence.
• Comfortable using cloud-based tools to access live project information, track progress, and record issues.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

All Candidates Should Have

• A results-driven and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivation, flexibility, and a team-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn and upskill.

Salary Depending On Experience Location: Site Based Reporting To Project Manager / Contracts Manager McKeon Group Core Values