KCC is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Contracts Manager to lead our Facades, Partitions & Doors (FPD) Division.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the profitable delivery of all contracts from order handover through to final account. This is a senior leadership role responsible for operational performance, commercial control, customer satisfaction, health and safety, and developing a high-performing team.
The role will manage a team of three Contracts Managers together with estimators, project support personnel and approximately twelve installation staff, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the FPD Division.
- Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
- Allocate resources effectively across all live contracts.
- Monitor project progress and intervene where necessary to minimise risk.
- Ensure smooth handover from estimating through procurement, installation and final account.
Commercial Performance
- Take full ownership of the profitability of every contract.
- Monitor project margins from tender stage through completion.
- Identify commercial risks early and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all variations are identified, valued, agreed and recovered.
- Drive continuous improvement in project profitability and productivity.
- Oversee final accounts and minimise commercial disputes.
- Deliver agreed gross margin and overhead recovery target
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of:
- 2 Contracts Managers
- Estimating and project administration personnel
- Approximately 12 installation staff
- Set clear objectives and performance expectations.
- Conduct regular performance reviews.
- Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, retain and develop talented employees.
Client Relationships
- Build strong relationships with main contractors, architects, consultants, and clients.
- Attend key project meetings.
- Resolve issues quickly and professionally.
- Promote repeat business and maintain KCC’s reputation for quality and service.
Planning & Procurement
- Ensure procurement programmes support project delivery.
- Work closely with estimating and purchasing teams.
- Review contract documentation before commencement.
- Ensure programme milestones are achieved.
Health, Safety & Quality
- Promote a strong safety culture across the division.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Drive quality standards throughout every project.
- Ensure all installations comply with relevant regulations and specifications.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Develop standardised project management procedures.
- Improve reporting systems and project controls.
- Introduce best practice throughout the division.
- Support the implementation of new technologies and systems.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be measured against:
- Divisional profitability.
- Gross margin achievement.
- Projects completed on time.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Health & Safety performance.
- Quality performance and defect levels.
- Labour productivity.
- Cash collection and final account completion.
- Team development and retention.
- Budget and forecast accuracy.
Experience Required
- Minimum 10 years’ experience managing construction contracts.
- Significant experience in facades, partitions, doors, fit-out or specialist subcontracting.
- Proven experience leading multiple project teams.
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
- Experience managing projects valued from €100k to €5m+.
- Excellent knowledge of Irish construction contracts.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Experience managing budgets and project profitability.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and people management.
- Commercially driven with a strong focus on profitability.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong planning and organisational ability.
- Decisive problem solver.
- Results-oriented with high personal accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent client relationship management.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Qualifications
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
- Relevant Health & Safety qualifications.
- Full clean driving licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive executive salary.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Pension contribution.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.
- Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the FPD Division.
Our Expectations
This is a leadership position for an individual who takes ownership, makes sound commercial decisions, and leads by example. The successful candidate will build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement while ensuring every contract contributes positively to the profitability and reputation of the business.
