Construction Manager

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland GMC Utilities Group Full time
Overview

Join GMC Utilities Group as a Construction Manager - Water. GMC Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on key water infrastructure projects. This is a permanent role within our Operations Department, working on contracts for Irish Water and other key utility clients. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex water-related civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all construction activities across multiple water infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, and within budget.
  • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers with a focus on quality and productivity.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Irish Water standards and specifications across all project stages.
  • Lead Health & Safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company and legal standards on all sites.
  • Oversee all elements of civil works, including water mains installation, pipelines, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
  • Collaborate with design, planning, and environmental teams to identify risks and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Ensure site records, contract documentation, and project progress reporting are accurate and up to date.
  • Manage and monitor budgets, materials, and timelines for optimum performance.
  • Support handover processes and liaise with clients and local authorities.
  • Promote GMC's values, including quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and customer service.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent construction experience (essential).
  • At least 5 years' experience managing civil or utilities projects, ideally water-related.
  • Experience in the installation of large-diameter water mains, pipelines, or water infrastructure works is highly desirable.
  • Full clean driver's license (essential).
  • Strong knowledge of Irish Water specifications and standards is a significant advantage.
  • Previous experience as a Civil Foreman or Site Manager welcomed.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
About GMC

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service, and we work collaboratively towards our common goals. GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we recruit and retain people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. We foster a culture of collaboration and learning, providing opportunities to maximise potential and to continuously develop.

Our Future

Since the founding of GMC in 1981, GMC has grown to be Ireland's leading Civils and Utilities company. One of our core values is Focus on the Future. We aim to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas while contributing to people's quality of life and building Ireland's infrastructure of tomorrow, today.

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