Contracts Manager – Major Projects – Dublin
Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a passion for delivering complex, high‑value construction projects to the highest standards?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading main contractor and take ownership of large‑scale builds across Dublin.
We’re seeking a dynamic, solutions‑focused construction professional who can drive performance, lead teams, and ensure excellence across every phase of project delivery.
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to lead major, high‑value construction projects
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and top-tier subcontractors
- Focus on innovation, lean construction, and best‑practice project delivery
- Excellent long-term career progression for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities
As Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the full life cycle of project delivery, including:
Project & Delivery Leadership
- Full responsibility for project performance and delivery outcomes
- Overseeing the planning, sequencing, and tracking of project works
- Leading multiple large-scale construction projects or a single major development
Design, Technical & BIM Oversight
- Managing design teams and external consultants
- Ensuring best-practice compliance and challenging design where necessary
- Supporting BIM implementation and digital construction practices
Planning & Performance Management
- Using Microsoft Project and Navisworks to develop, monitor, and communicate detailed project plans
- Setting and tracking project KPIs
- Identifying issues early and driving effective problem-solving
Team & Subcontractor Management
- Resource planning and alignment of staff and subcontractors
- Selection, negotiation, and management of specialist subcontractors
- Strong emphasis on Mechanical & Electrical coordination and oversight
Lean Construction & Reporting
- Championing lean methodologies and continuous improvement
- Preparing internal and external project reports
- Leading key meetings with internal stakeholders and client representatives
Key Requirements
To be considered, you will ideally bring:
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- Third-level qualification in Construction Management
- Membership of a recognised professional body
- Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in a similar Contracts Manager role
- A proven ability to deliver complex, fast‑paced projects on time and within budget
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving capabilities
