Construction Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Dublin City

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Construction

  • Industry

    Construction

  • Pay

    €70000 - €100000
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Land Development Agency - Construction Manager / Dublin-based

Your new company

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-state body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.
The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 17,000 homes.
It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.


Your new role

The Construction Manager role offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to manage a wide range of transformative residential and regeneration projects across the country through the development life cycle. This role works as part of the broader Construction team and reports to the Head of Construction.

The ideal candidate will have all the necessary technical and commercial acumen required in delivering landmark projects, but importantly, will need to be a team player with the drive, work ethic and adaptability to respond to the exciting challenges of the LDA mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • You will join a growing team of development professionals, reporting to the Construction Lead and will lead on a wide variety of residential projects.
  • Lead projects through the construction stage of delivery and assist the development managers to delivering projects through planning and detailed design.
  • Manage design teams from a technical, program and budgetary perspective.
  • Plan, organise, and direct activities concerned with the project
  • Interaction with project stakeholders such as local authorities, development partners, third party utilities etc.
  • Develop project plans and schedules
    And execute plans to completion
  • To be responsible for the successful delivery of a project through leadership, management, and technical expertise throughout the project life-cycle.
  • Ensure contractor and consultancy contractual compliance
  • Monitor that planning conditions are met and in compliance with best practice.
  • Manage large scale construction main contractor companies and design teams
  • Knowledge of Planning Permission, Fire Cert Applications and Disability Access Certificate applications
  • Develop a specific program for the project with planned milestones.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to create savings through creative design, planning and procurement
  • Work with the wider LDA team for effective delivery of project work streams and delivery of projects
  • Experience and understanding of the design and tender process for large residential construction projects
  • Develop and implement the Investment Case & Development Strategies for a variety of project types
  • Manage project budgets, programs and regular reporting
  • Liaise with all LDA functions to progress the project through each project stage.


What you'll need to succeed

  • The successful candidate for the role will have at least 5 years' construction management experience.
  • Hold a recognised degree level qualification in the construction/ development sector
  • Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external)
  • Strong development management skills, with a proven relevant track record
  • Strong knowledge of the Irish planning, development and construction sector
  • Knowledge of public procurement is a distinct advantage.
  • Knowledge of project viability an advantage.



What you'll get in return

In return, you’ll be employed by the Land Development Agency, who are responsible for some of Ireland’s critical infrastructure over the next 10+ years. The organisation is committed to excellence, where continuous learning and professional development are prioritised.
You’ll collaborate with a talented team of construction and development professionals who share a strong drive for success and will provide a real impact on residential developments in Ireland.
The role offers a competitive salary of up to €100,000, depending on experience levels.
Standard working hours are 40 per week, this being Monday to Friday, with flexibility where required. You will receive 25 annual leave days + public holidays.
Additional benefits include a discretionary performance bonus, a competitive pension contribution which comes into play upon commencement of employment and significant opportunities for career advancement.

This is more than just a job—it’s a long-term career opportunity with real purpose.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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