Associate Director – Project Manager (Tier 1 Experience Required) – Construction

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading Construction & Property consultancy, is seeking a strong Associate Director – Project Manager to join their Dublin team. This is a client-facing role where you’ll be the key liaison between the consultancy and the main contractor on a landmark, live-environment development project.

Responsibilities

• Act as the project lead and interface between the consultancy team, the client, and the Tier 1 main contractor.
• Oversee delivery of construction works in live, operational environments, ensuring minimal disruption. - independent project but on live grounds
• Lead all stages of the project lifecycle – from planning and procurement to execution and handover.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to the client while managing programme, cost, and quality metrics.
• Manage stakeholder communications and reporting – internally and externally.
• Ensure that contractor coordination, health and safety, and compliance processes are executed to the highest standard.
• Lead site walks, design team meetings, and progress reviews, ensuring issues are resolved proactively.
• Support the wider consultancy team in resource planning, team development, and business growth initiatives.

About You

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience, with a background in Tier 1 main contracting and recent roles in consultancy or client-side project management.
• Experience delivering projects in live environments – such as airports, hospitals, large commercial settings, or data centres.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. GCCC, JCT, or similar).
• Strong client management and reporting skills.
• Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and confident under pressure.

Eligibility

Please get in touch by applying here, email me on shane@lumensearch.ie or call me on 083 207 7469