Construction Contracts Manager

Client: Tier 1 Main-Contractor

Location: Dublin (fully site based)
Essentials: Relevant construction degree, at least 10 years’ experience on large-scale commercial (offices, hotels, data-centre or pharma) projects within a Project Manager/Contracts Manager capacity, experience working for a Main Contractor in Ireland

Salary: €100,000 - €130,000 depending on experience

Package: 26 days annual leave; 10% pension; company vehicle & fuel card.
Reporting to: Contract Director


This role combines hands-on site leadership with ownership of contractual and commercial performance. As the main point of contact for the client, you will work closely with the design team, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues, maintain progress and deliver successful phased handovers.

• Lead overall project delivery and daily site operations, managing a large staff and providing clear direction to the construction team.
• Develop staff capability while ensuring work meets the client’s requirements, quality expectations, Health & Safety and environmental standards, and complies fully with Planning Permission.
• Prepare and maintain the Project Execution Plan, covering contracting strategy, programme, budget and risk mitigation.
• Embed sustainability throughout design and delivery, and work with the Planning/Development Team to identify value-engineering opportunities during pre-construction.
• Manage contractual and commercial matters, including the project budget and contract administration, alongside the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Own programme delivery, working with the project planner/programmer to monitor progress, adjust programmes as circumstances change and coordinate activities across multiple phased handovers.
• Manage the Project Design Team during construction, ensuring coordinated, timely information reaches site teams.
• Implement best practice in project controls, performance management and reporting, maintaining clear visibility of cost, programme, risk and delivery performance so that issues are identified and addressed promptly.