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About The Role

Definition:

The Construction Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to completion. They will lead site teams—including Site Engineers, Foremen, and subcontractors—to ensure that all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Planning

  • Oversee multiple projects in both urban and rural environments.
  • Plan all construction operations to meet deadlines and budgetary constraints.
  • Develop and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and resource requirements.
  • Participate in the development of lookahead programmes and ensure targets are achieved.
  • Liaise with purchasing to ensure procurement aligns with project specifications.

 Team Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervise and coordinate site staff, operatives, and subcontractors.
  • Mentor and develop junior technical staff and identify future talent.
  • Ensure all site personnel are inducted and compliant with site rules and documentation.

 Health, Safety, Quality & Environment (HSQE)

  • Ensure full compliance with HSQE Management Systems and legal regulations.
  • Participate in the preparation and briefing of RAMS, SPA’s, toolbox talks, and site inductions.
  • Conduct regular HSQE inspections and close out actions.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and environmental responsibility on site.

 Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and surveyors to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Attend regular progress meetings and provide updates to clients and senior management.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to support future business opportunities.

 Documentation & Reporting

  • Ensure all necessary documentation (RAMS, permits, site diaries, etc.) is in place and up to date.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, programme, finance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Evaluate and document changes to scope, specifications, and drawings.

 Commercial Awareness

  • Monitor project costs, productivity, and outputs to ensure financial efficiency.
  • Identify and manage variations, delays, and their impact on programme and cost.
  • Support the Quantity Surveyor in measurement and valuation of completed works.

About You

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience for a Site Agent,
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience for a Project Manager
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to HSQE, programme delivery, and cost control.
  • Full clean Irish driver licence.
  • Completion of Site Safety Supervisor Programme (or equivalent).
  • Chartered status or working towards it (desirable).
  • Excellent written and spoken English.

 

 

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.

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