Construction Project Manager

Company Overview

Duke Construction has been operating since 1991 as a contractor for building and civil works. Its projects are mainly delivered across Dublin and the broader Leinster area, serving both public and private sector clients. The company works across a varied mix of sectors, including education, healthcare, heritage, residential, sports and leisure, and civil construction. It places strong emphasis on precision from the moment a job is accepted through to final completion, with the goal of delivering a consistently high level of service. That commitment to quality has supported repeat business and lasting client relationships, and the business continues to expand while welcoming new partnerships for a broad range of construction work.

Role Overview

The Construction Project Manager will take ownership of projects from initiation to handover, ensuring smooth delivery across all phases. This is a hands-on site-based position in Dublin 12, requiring full-time presence and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Key Duties

• Lead projects through planning, procurement, execution, and final handover.
• Coordinate and manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers on a daily basis.
• Maintain control over programme timelines, project spend, and quality standards.
• Keep work progressing efficiently on site and address problems without delay.
• Handle working relationships with clients and design professionals.
• Take responsibility for health and safety oversight and ensure all requirements are met.
• Prepare 3-week lookahead plans, status reports, and regular progress updates.
• Contribute to commercial matters and tender preparation when needed.

Required Background

• Demonstrated leadership in construction project delivery, with strong overall project management ability.
• Experience managing construction activity, including site operations, contractors, and health and safety obligations.
• Capability in budgeting and cost management, including tracking expenditure and assisting with forecasting and reporting.
• Strong coordination skills covering scheduling, documentation, and communication across multiple stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in construction management, civil engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Prior experience leading construction projects, ideally in education, healthcare, or residential environments.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with clients and project teams.
• Comfort using construction software and MS Office; exposure to project management software would be beneficial.
• Ability to work full time on-site in Dublin 12 and manage competing priorities effectively.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of €65,000 to €85,000, based on experience.
• Four weeks of holiday each year.
• Pension contribution.
• Performance-related bonus linked to project results.
• Opportunity to progress into a Senior Project Manager position.