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Site Manager – Commercial Project (Shannon)

Location: Shannon, Co. Clare
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Project Manager
Project Type: Commercial x 2 years in duration

Role Overview

The Site Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a commercial construction project in Shannon. This role is pivotal to ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead site operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage compliance with Irish construction regulations, and act as the main point of contact between the site, design team, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Programme

• Manage short-term lookahead programmes (1–3 weeks) in line with the master construction programme.
• Coordinate and sequence works to maintain progress on critical path activities.
• Chair daily briefings and weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors.

Site Management

• Supervise all on-site activities, including direct labour, site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Manage site logistics including deliveries, plant, laydown areas, access, and temporary facilities.

Quality Control

• Implement and maintain project Quality Assurance procedures and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with BCAR requirements, including QA records, as-built information, and ancillary certificates.
• Manage snagging, de-snagging, and quality walkdowns to ensure defect-free handover.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Enforce site Health & Safety plans in line with Irish legislation and company policies.
• Proactively manage risks associated with temporary works, lifting operations, and permits to work.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Monitor site progress and productivity for monthly valuations.
• Keep accurate daily site records, including labour returns and plant usage.
• Assist the commercial team in managing variations, subcontractor performance, and cost control.

Technical & Design Coordination

• Review technical drawings and specifications, raising and closing RFIs as required.
• Coordinate closely with the design team to resolve technical and buildability issues.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Act as the primary site-based liaison with clients.
• Prepare and issue weekly progress reports, site diaries, and key performance updates.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative working relationship with all project stakeholders.

Handover & Completion

• Lead the project through commissioning, practical completion, and final handover.
• Ensure full close-out of documentation including QA packs, test certificates,
• Coordinate client handover sessions and support early operational readiness.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in a Site Manager role with a main contractor on commercial projects.
• Relevant trade background or third-level qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing structural works, envelope packages, MEP coordination, and internal fit-out.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish building regulations, BCAR compliance, and PSCS responsibilities.
• Experience using digital site management systems (e.g. Procore, Viewpoint, Fieldview, Aconex) is advantageous.