Construction Project Manager New

Senior Construction Project Manager

The role operates within a highly regulated live site environment and involves close engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead all construction activities across assigned projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution in line with scope, design intent, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage construction methodologies, site logistics, contractor mobilisation, sequencing, and construction readiness activities.
• Maintain full accountability for construction safety performance in line with Irish legislation, corporate EHS standards, and Good Engineering Practices.
• Implement and manage Construction Stage Safety and Health Plans in accordance with Irish Construction Regulations, including leading safety walks and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, EHS, Facilities, QA, Global Engineering, and project teams to minimise disruption to live operations.
• Collaborate with project managers on construction scope definition, scheduling, cost estimation, and resource planning.
• Identify construction risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect safety, schedule, budget, and operational continuity.
• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and schedule optimisation efforts.
• Support development and control of construction budgets, tracking spend, labour productivity, and change control.
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals, supporting negotiations in line with procurement policies.
• Oversee and manage performance of main contractors, subcontractors, and external consultants through regular coordination meetings.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate project managers and construction coordinators.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and handover activities for MEP, process, and utility systems.
• Ensure all construction documentation, including as-builts, redlines, O&M manuals, and test packs, meets company and regulatory standards.

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Construction Manager or Senior Engineering role within pharma, biotech, or advanced manufacturing environments in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction legislation, permitting processes, and PSDP/PSCS roles and responsibilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of EHS requirements, including permit-to-work systems, method statements, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
• Proven experience delivering complex construction projects within live, highly regulated operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage construction schedules, logistics, contractor performance, and site interfaces.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP®, or equivalent professional certification desirable.
• PSCS training desirable.

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