Construction Manager

 

Description:

Arcadis DPS are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a portfolio of capital and expense projects across Manufacturing, Lab, and Utilities environments on a high-performing biopharmaceutical campus in Cruiserath, Co. Dublin. 12-month contract with view to extension.

 

Responsibilities

Construction Leadership & Delivery

• Lead all construction activities across assigned capital and expense projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution.

• Manage construction methodologies, site logistics, contractor mobilisation, and sequencing of works.

• Ensure construction execution aligns with project scope, design intent, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee construction readiness, permit to work systems, and coordination with Operations, EHS, Facilities, QA, and Global Engineering.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain accountability for construction safety performance in line with Irish legislation, BMS corporate standards, and Good Engineering Practices (GEP).

• Implement Construction Stage Safety and Health Plans under Irish Construction Regulations.

• Lead safety walks, toolbox talks, and enforce site safety standards with contractors.

Project Management

• Collaborate with project managers on construction scope, scheduling, cost estimation, and resource planning.

• Identify and mitigate construction risks early, ensuring schedule and operational impacts are minimised.

• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, and schedule optimisation initiatives.

Financial & Procurement Oversight

• Support development of project construction budgets and ensure delivery within approved funding.

• Review contractor proposals, negotiate packages where appropriate, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

• Track construction spend, labour productivity, and manage change control processes.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Oversee performance of main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and external consultants.

• Lead daily/weekly coordination meetings and communicate site priorities clearly.

• Mentor junior/intermediate project managers and construction coordinators within the team.

Start Up & Handover

• Support commissioning, qualification, and handover of mechanical, electrical, process, and utility systems.

• Ensure all construction documentation (redlines, as builts, O&M manuals, test packs) meets BMS and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Construction Manager or Senior Engineer within pharma, biotech, or advanced manufacturing sectors in Ireland.

• Understanding of Environmental Health & Safety requirements including permit to work, method statements, risk assessments, incident reporting.

• Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in live operational environments.

• Strong understanding of Irish construction regulations, permitting, PSDP/PSCS roles, and safety legislation.

• Solid track record of planning and managing construction schedules, logistics, and contractor performance.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence cross functional stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision making skills.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP®, or equivalent certification – desirable.

• PSCS training – desirable.