Project Manager – €15m Education Project | leopardstown, Dublin
Location: Stepaside / Leopardstown, Dublin
Salary: Excellent Package + Benefits
Sector: Main Contracting / Education
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September / October 2026
About the Opportunity
Ward Personnel is partnering with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager for the delivery of a high-profile €15 million secondary school extension project in South Dublin.
This is an opportunity to lead a significant education development from site commencement through to successful handover, working within a live school environment and supported by one of Ireland’s most established construction teams.
The successful Project Manager will play a key leadership role, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and successful execution of the project, while maintaining strong relationships with the client, design team, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the project from mobilisation to final handover.
- Develop and manage project programmes to ensure key milestones are achieved.
- Coordinate site management teams, subcontractors and specialist trades.
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts and resource allocation.
- Manage client, consultant and stakeholder communications.
- Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
- Drive quality assurance processes and ensure works are completed to specification.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure successful delivery within a live educational environment with minimal disruption to school operations.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8+ years’ experience in a Project Management role within main contracting.
- Proven track record delivering projects valued in excess of €10m.
- Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations, construction methodologies and health & safety requirements.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent programme management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commercially aware with strong contract administration capabilities.
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering education, healthcare, public sector or large-scale extension projects.
- Experience working in live operational environments.
- Strong understanding of BIM-enabled construction projects.
- Chartered status or professional membership (CIOB, Engineers Ireland, SCSI or equivalent).
What’s on Offer?
- Join one of Ireland’s premier Tier 1 contractors.
- Lead a landmark education project in a growing South Dublin community.
- Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Secure pipeline of major projects across Dublin and the wider Leinster region.
- Collaborative and high-performing working environment.
