Construction Project Manager

Desired Skills: MS Office Suite,Construction,Project Management,Engineering,Pharma,Senior Engineer

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for a Senior Construction Project Manager for our biopharmaceutical client based in Dublin 15. This is an initial 12 -month contract role.

• Lead all construction activities across assigned capital and expense projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution.

• Ensure construction execution aligns with project scope, design intent, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee construction readiness, permit to work systems, and coordination with Operations, EHS, Facilities, QA, and Global Engineering.

• Maintain accountability for construction safety performance in line with Irish legislation, corporate standards, and Good Engineering Practices (GEP).
• Implement Construction Stage Safety and Health Plans under Irish Construction Regulations.
• Lead safety walks, toolbox talks, and enforce site safety standards with contractors.

• Collaborate with project managers on construction scope, scheduling, cost estimation, and resource planning.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks early, ensuring schedule and operational impacts are minimised.
• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, and schedule optimisation initiatives.

• Support development of project construction budgets and ensure delivery within approved funding.
• Review contractor proposals, negotiate packages where appropriate, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Track construction spend, labour productivity, and manage change control processes.

• Oversee performance of main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and external consultants.
• Lead daily/weekly coordination meetings and communicate site priorities clearly.
• Mentor junior/intermediate project managers and construction coordinators within the team.

• Support commissioning, qualification, and handover of mechanical, electrical, process, and utility systems.
• Ensure all construction documentation (redlines, as builts, O&M manuals, test packs) meets and regulatory standards.

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Construction Manager or Senior Engineer within pharma, biotech, or advanced manufacturing sectors in Ireland.
• Understanding of Environmental Health & Safety requirements including permit to work, method statements, risk assessments, incident reporting.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in live operational environments.
• Strong understanding of Irish construction regulations, permitting, PSDP/PSCS roles, and safety legislation.
• Solid track record of planning and managing construction schedules, logistics, and contractor performance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence cross functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision making skills.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP®, or equivalent certification – desirable.
• PSCS training – desirable.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to aisling.oleary@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****