Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Office based in Drogheda (with travel to sites across Dublin, Wicklow, Louth)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Package: Competitive salary (DOE) + vehicle/allowance + expenses + benefits
Employer: Reputable residential developer/contractor
An established housebuilder is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple schemes from pre-construction through handover. You’ll be Drogheda-based and take responsibility for housing and apartment projects across Co. Dublin, Wicklow, and Louth, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to high quality/safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full project lifecycle: programming, procurement, budgets, risk, QA, H&S, and handover.
- Lead site teams (Site Managers, Engineers, QS, Admin) across concurrent schemes; set weekly/daily look-aheads.
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, utilities, and local authorities; manage RFIs and value engineering.
- Drive subcontractor performance, labour and plant resourcing, and material call-offs to meet programme.
- Oversee BCAR/QA processes, ITPs, inspections, and documentation; manage client/assigned certifier engagements.
- Monitor cashflow, variations, and change control in partnership with commercial team.
- Report progress, risks, and mitigations to senior management; maintain clear project dashboards.
- Champion a strong Safety Culture (RAMS, permits, audits, toolbox talks) and impeccable site presentation.
About You
- 6+ years in project management within residential/apartment delivery (Ireland/UK), with at least one full lifecycle project.
- Strong knowledge of timber frame and traditional build, RC Frame, M&E interfaces, fire-stopping/compartmentation, and façade coordination.
- Proven record of programme management and de-risking constraints on live, multi-unit schemes.
- Commercially aware; comfortable with cost control, procurement, and change management.
- Excellent stakeholder and team leadership skills; decisive, organised, and solutions-focused.
- Proficient with MS Project (or equivalent), Excel, and common snag/QA platforms.
- Relevant qualification in Construction/Engineering/PM or equivalent experience; Safe Pass and H&S certifications advantageous.
What’s on Offer
- Secure pipeline of residential and apartment schemes across Dublin, Wicklow & Louth.
- Autonomy to lead and shape delivery with a supportive senior team.
- Competitive package with vehicle/allowance, expenses, and benefits.
Apply
Send your CV and availability to Richard@talent-curve.com