Construction Manager

We’re thrilled to announce that our valuable Client in the Construction sector is currently looking an experienced Construction Manager to join their team and be part of a large-scale residential and regeneration projects in Cork area.

Benefits Package, including (but not limited to):

• Hybrid Working Structure.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• DC Pension scheme.
• Additional Competitive Benefits

The Role

The Construction Manager role offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to manage a wide range of transformative residential and regeneration projects across the country through the development life cycle. This role works as part of the broader Construction team and reports to the Head of Construction.

The ideal candidate will have all necessary technical and commercial acumen required in delivering landmark projects, but importantly will need to be a team player with the drive, work ethic and adaptability to respond to the exciting challenges of their mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will join a growing team of development professionals, reporting to the Construction Lead and will lead on a wide variety of residential projects.
• Lead projects through the construction stage of delivery and assist the development managers to deliver projects through planning and detailed design.
• Manage design teams from a technical, program and budgetary perspective.
• Plan, organise, and direct activities concerned with the project.
• Interaction with project stakeholders such as local authorities, development partners, third party utilities etc.
• Develop project plans and schedules and execute plans to completion.
• To be responsible for the successful delivery of project through leadership, management, technical expertise throughout the project life-cycle.
• Ensure contractor and consultancy contractual compliance.
• Monitor that planning conditions are met and in Compliance with best practise.
• Manage large scale construction main contractor companies and design teams.
• Knowledge of Planning Permission, Fire Cert Applications and Disability Access Certificate applications.
• Develop a specific program for the project with planned milestones.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to create savings through creative design, planning and procurement.
• Work with the wider team for effective delivery of project work streams and delivery of projects.
• Experience and understanding of the design and tender process for large residential construction projects.
• Develop and implement the Investment Case & Development Strategies for a variety of project types.
• Manage project budgets, programs and regular reporting.
• Liaise with all functions to progress project through each project stage

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• The successful candidate for the role will have at least 5 years construction management experience.
• Hold a recognised degree level qualification in construction/ development sector.
• Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external).
• Strong development management skills, with a proven relevant track record.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning, development and construction sector.
• Knowledge of public procurement a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of project viability an advantage.

Our Client is an equal opportunities employer. They are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.