The Contracts Manager will lead the development of projects. The role holder will have a strong sense of accountability and leadership throughout the projects, ensuring utilisation of the team to its fullest potential. The role sits on the management team working in close collaboration with fellow senior leaders to ensure business success and compliance throughout the delivery of the project. -Manage the resourcing of the project and ensure it has the right level of competences, commitment, and motivation, by developing, retaining, and further identifying future talent required across projects and locations. -Keep improving the efficiency of the project team’s operating model through the implementation of operational initiatives leveraging best practices, and continuously identifying / capturing synergies across the division. -Responsible for delivering the project on the agreed time and budget. Have an in depth understanding of the project plan and budget. -Partner with the design team on the design and installation -Run the project delivery team with full accountability for all aspects of the build and construct of projects. -Drive a culture of safety through the implementation of safe working practices. Align to John Paul Construction’s health and safety standards and local practices.
Based in Leinster on our projects, you will play a key role within the business. -In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, legal terminology, and project management principles. -15 years’ industry experience -Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. -Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the construction industry, with a focus on large-scale projects.
Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle, Relocation Allowance (where applicable), Company Laptop, Company phone, Pension, Life insurance, Income Protection, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as Bike to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club) and many more.
-Founded by John Paul and Tom Simington, the firm has quietly shaped Ireland’s skyline and infrastructure over the years. -From its Dublin base, it has expanded across the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East and beyond. -Typical projects include hyperscale data centres in Germany, public infrastructure like Rosslare Europort, and healthcare facilities such as radiation oncology centres. -Sector strengths span life sciences, healthcare, mission‑critical, data centres, industrial, residential, commercial and civil engineering. -A founding strategy of geographic and sector diversification helped quadruple average project values within five years. -Board appointments and strategic hires reflect ambition to build on growth and support large-scale national plans like Ireland’s NDP 2040. -Unusual for a contractor, it launched a commemorative book marking its anniversary and is relocating to a LEED Gold headquarters at Sandyford.
Data Centres
Pharma/Life Sciences
Industrial
Healthcare
Commercial & Retail
Fitout
Residential & Student Accommodation
Tourism & Leisure
Public
Transport
Energy/Renewables
Civil Infrastructure
Refurbishment & Restoration
Educational