Director of Construction

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members to enhance skills and performance
• Collaborate with external partners, such as government agencies and community stakeholders, to address project-related issues and concerns
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to optimise project costs
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability goals
• Monitor and manage project cash flows
• Oversee the compliance of the company’s accredited management systems
• Assist in selecting, negotiating and managing vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services in collaboration with commercial and purchasing teams within the company
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to address project requirements and challenges
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to maintain high construction standards
• Identify opportunities for revenue generation and cost reduction to optimise profitability
• Establish quality standards and procedures to ensure construction projects meet or exceed expectations
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Identify, manage and mitigate potential risks to the business
• Implement, manage and enforce EHS protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all project stakeholders
• Communicate project updates, progress reports, and milestones to stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities
• Source, recruit and develop new team members
• Address any deficiencies or non-compliance issues promptly and effectively
• Coordinate resources, materials, and manpower allocation to meet project objectives
• Monitor costs, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures when necessary
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to maximise team productivity and morale
• Understand and manage contractual, statutory and legal obligations
• Collaborate with commercial teams regularly to ensure all variations and claims are identified and submitted in accordance with contract terms and conditions
• Plan, organise, and coordinate all phases of construction projects - from initial concept to completion including creating project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion of milestones and deadlines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Manage and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Build and maintain relationships with both new and existing clients, with a focus on negotiating and securing new business in line with the company goals and objectives

• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Strong commercial awareness
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Proficient IT skills
• High motivation, flexibility and the ability to work on own initiative
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry including industry trends, regulations and best practices, construction methods and practices, materials, regulations and building standards
• Large-scale residential experience is essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior management role
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Organised, with an ability to manage time effectively, and prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously working to tight deadlines

The successful candidate will manage individual projects, with the opportunity to take full responsibility for all residential developments in due course. This is a pivotal role within a growing company, and they are committed to investing in the candidate’s professional development. This position offers excellent career progression for the right individual. This role will be based out of the Cork head office.

• Company sponsored events & social activities
• Professional membership fees
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Employee referral incentive
• Salary Negotiable DOE
• Private healthcare
• Bonus Scheme