Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee the delivery of major construction projects from initial pre-construction stages right through to handover. This position demands strong technical acumen, commercial insight, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and conforming to the quality benchmarks set by Walls Construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive project timelines, scheduling, and logistics strategies.
• Collaborate with design teams to guarantee timely information releases and resolve technical questions.
• Lead meetings focused on design coordination and subcontractor management as necessary.
• Apply project control measures such as progress monitoring, reporting, and risk oversight.
• Direct site activities ensuring the efficient sequence of tasks and adherence to project guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with contractual documents, statutory regulations, and industry best practices.
• Partner with the commercial team for cost management, forecasting, and value engineering.
• Engage in tender evaluations, subcontractor and materials procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation as well as company and project-specific safety procedures.
• Serve as the main liaison for clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver accurate project progress updates, reports, and KPI-based performance metrics.
• Foster robust, cooperative relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Lead, guide, and inspire project teams, site managers, engineers, and support staff.
• Promote a culture of high performance emphasizing safety, quality, and ongoing improvement.
• Identify and address team training and development needs.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5 to over 10 years of experience managing construction projects with a main contractor.
• Proven success overseeing medium to large-scale projects valued between €10 million and over €150 million.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Comprehensive technical expertise in modern construction techniques, Irish building codes, BCAR compliance, and relevant industry standards.
• Competence using project management software tools.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, contracts management, and procurement.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Effective communication and client relationship management
• Program and schedule management expertise
• Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Focus on quality and attention to detail
• Collaborative approach with a problem-solving mindset

Rewards and Inclusion

The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package that includes a pension plan and additional benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Walls Construction values diversity as a strength and fosters an inclusive environment that drives innovation. They are committed to ensuring every individual is respected and valued, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds without discrimination based on gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.