Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering
Role: Senior Project Manager
Location: Dublin / Leinster Region
Company Type: Civil Engineering Contractor
Salary: €90,000 – €110,000 + Vehicle
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reference: BSSCAT1 47125
BSS are currently recruiting a Senior Project Manager on behalf of a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to take ownership of major infrastructure, utilities, roadworks, and public sector projects across Ireland.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning, delivery, commercial performance, and safe execution of projects from commencement through to completion. Working closely with clients, site teams, commercial staff, and senior management, you will ensure projects are delivered on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to completion.
- Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Microsoft Project.
- Monitor project progress, identify critical path delays, and implement mitigation strategies where required.
- Negotiate extensions of time and programme adjustments with clients when necessary.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and commercial performance to ensure profitability targets are achieved.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement corrective actions where required.
- Manage project variations, claims, and contractual notices.
- Review contract documentation and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Lead and coordinate site teams, engineers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Review and approve monthly valuations, progress claims, and project reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Conduct regular site audits and inspections.
- Manage client relationships and attend project progress meetings.
- Identify design issues and work collaboratively with clients and consultants to develop practical solutions.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7+ years' experience managing civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or roadworks projects.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methodologies.
- Proven experience managing project programmes using Microsoft Project.
- Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and variations.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practice.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Utilities and road corridor experience highly desirable.
Package
- Salary €90,000 – €110,000 DOE
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Ongoing professional development
- Long-term career progression with a leading civil engineering contractor
To Apply
For further information on this opportunity, please contact:
Michael O'Hara
Building Staff Solutions (BSS)
[email protected]
+353 (0)86 210 7555
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Ref: BSSCAT1 47125
Pay: €90,000.00-€110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Degree or diploma qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline?
- Do you have a minimum 7+ years' experience managing civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or roadworks projects?
- Do you have a Full clean driving licence?
Work Location: On the road
