Project Managers

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of Transport and Civil Engineering infrastructure projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring that projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Project Manager will lead site-based teams, support client relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Through consistent leadership and continuous improvement, the Project Manager upholds Coffey’s values — Do the Right Thing, Do It Better and Do It Together — to build trust, drive performance, and create lasting impact

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Administration

• Manage day-to-day contract execution, ensuring full compliance with the Works Contracts (PWC) and project-specific requirements in line with company policies and HSQE standards.
• Maintain project documentation including change management, RFIs, site instructions and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support early planning, claims preparation and value engineering.
• Negotiate high-value supplier and sub-contractor contracts to achieve commercial efficiency.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses, and ensure all works comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and contract requirements.
• Ensure timely reporting of project data and closeout information in line with company reporting procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong communication with clients and their representatives (engineers, surveyors etc.), including attending meetings to report on progress and resolve issues.
• Act as the primary site contact for client representatives, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend regular client and project meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and next steps.
• Build positive working relationships to support Coffey’s reputation as a trusted delivery partner.
• Prepare and present regular client progress and financial reports.

Project Planning & Delivery

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes, resource plans, and sequencing strategies.
• Monitor daily and weekly site activities to ensure milestones are achieved and issues are resolved proactively.
• Ensure timely mobilisation and efficient delivery of subcontracted and direct works packages.
• Coordinate the design and approval of temporary and permanent works, ensuring appropriate certification is obtained.
• Assess and coordinate resource needs across labour, plant, equipment, and materials in line with programme and budget.
• Regularly evaluate site progress and update short-term plans accordingly.

Team Mentorship & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop site team with clarity and consistency, around performance, safety, quality and accountability.
• Coordinate the work of site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to maintain high standards of performance.
• Promote a team culture that values safety, accountability, and problem-solving.
• Support performance conversations and identify development opportunities in collaboration with the Contracts Manager.
• Supervise and provide guidance to staff, operatives, subcontractors, and junior engineers as needed.
• Coordinate with HSQE to ensure required training is planned and delivered across the site team.

Excellence in Engineering & Project Delivery

• Promote high standards of quality and delivery across all project phases, from mobilisation to handover.
• Encourage detailed early project planning and integration across departments to support effective delivery.
• Contribute to innovation and technical excellence by sharing lessons learned and identifying smarter ways of working.
• Support Coffey’s Engineering Solutions approach by integrating and collaborating across Preconstruction, Engineering, Commercial and HSQE functions to deliver joined-up project outcomes

Commercial & Risk Control

• Assist with cost control, procurement tracking, and subcontractor payment schedules.
• Support preparation of progress valuations, financial reports, and commercial forecasts.
• Identify delivery risks and propose mitigation strategies in coordination with Contracts Manager and Commercial team.
• Collaborate with quantity surveyors to measure and value works completed on site.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and review procurement decisions to ensure commercial value and compliance.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure materials and subcontractor services meet project specifications and timelines.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure or roadworks project delivery.
• Proven track record in managing projects under Public Works Contracts (PWC).
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on budget control and risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration, programme management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly motivated, results-driven, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full, clean Irish/UK/EU driving licence.
• Authorised to work in Ireland (Stamp 4 or valid work permit).

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (or working toward chartership).
• Experience delivering local authority or national roads projects.