About Us
Carroll O’Keeffe is a well-established Irish construction company with over 38 years of experience in delivering projects across the residential, educational, commercial, healthcare, and heritage sectors. We take pride in a reputation built on integrity, collaboration, and a relentless focus on quality — as reflected by multiple wins at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards.
As a business where Directors remain hands-on, we deliver agile decision-making, a proactive approach to challenges, and lasting partnerships with clients who return to us time and again.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the successful delivery of a large-scale, multi phase Residential Construction project in a client-facing role, from pre-construction through to final handover.
You will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the site management lifecycle, including design development, procurement, construction execution, and commissioning - while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Working closely with Project Manager, the Site Manager will translate designs into actionable tasks, ensuring progress aligns with specifications. They will collaborate with subcontractors, tradespeople, and site teams to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and maintain workflow efficiency.
This position offers a stable, long-term project location and the support of a highly experienced senior management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all on-site activities from groundworks to handover
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers
- Ensure works are carried out in compliance with drawings, specifications, building regulations, and safety requirements
- Maintain detailed site records including daily logs, progress updates, and safety checks
- Monitor project timelines, quality control, and resource allocation
- Report directly to the Project Manager or Company Director with regular updates
- Chair site meetings and liaise with design teams, clients, and local authority representatives
- Ensure strict compliance with company Health & Safety and environmental procedures
- Drive a culture of productivity, teamwork, and quality on site
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a Site Manager, General Foreman, or similar supervisory role
- Strong understanding of traditional blockwork construction techniques
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
- Knowledge of Irish building regulations and construction health & safety legislation
- Strong organisational and leadership skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in construction management tools and reporting systems
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Trade background or construction management qualification desirable
- Full clean driving licence required
Benefits
- Competitive salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
- Company Pension
- Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone provided
- Clear project scope and location stability for the full duration
- Hands-on support from a senior management team
- Opportunity to work with a respected, award-winning contractor
- Positive and collaborative work culture
Skills:
Construction
Pay: €65,000.00-€80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company car
- Company pension
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
