Construction Project Manager - Ringaskiddy

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion on one of Ireland's most advanced life sciences facilities.

This is a high profile, technically complex GMP project, involving new manufacturing space, spray drying facilities, cleanroom fit out, and significant MEP and process integration within a live operational environment.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of construction delivery, ensuring the project is executed safely, on programme, within budget, and in strict compliance with GMP, EHS, and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities Project Delivery

• Lead end to end construction delivery of the pharma expansion project
• Manage the project from site mobilisation through to mechanical completion and handover
• Ensure works are delivered in line with contract requirements, programme milestones, and cost targets
• Develop, manage, and report against detailed construction programmes
• Coordinate sequencing of works in a live pharmaceutical facility
• Work closely with commercial teams on:
  • Budget control
  • Forecasting
  • Change management
  • Subcontractor performance

Site & Team Management

• Lead multidisciplinary site teams including:
  • Site Managers
  • Engineers
  • Subcontractors
• Chair regular site coordination meetings
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance

Health, Safety & Quality

• Champion EHS excellence in line with and client and company standards
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • GMP
  • Regulatory and validation requirements
  • Client quality systems
• Manage inspections, audits, and close out activities

Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, design team, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with:
  • Client engineering and CQV teams
  • Design consultants
  • Commissioning and validation partners
• Provide clear, structured reporting to senior management

Experience & Background Required

• 8+ years' experience in construction project management
• Proven track record delivering pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, or regulated industrial projects
• Strong experience in:
  • GMP environments
  • Cleanroom and highly serviced buildings
  • Live site upgrades / brownfield projects
• Excellent understanding of MEP and process led construction
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working on spray drying, oral solid dose, API, or high containment facilities
• Previous delivery for multinational pharma clients
• Experience working with CQV teams and regulated handover processes

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in:
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering
• Trade or technical background with strong delivery experience will also be considered
• Safe Pass / CSCS (or ability to obtain)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Long term project with a tier 1 contractor
• Opportunity to work on a flagship pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Career progression within a strong pipeline of Irish and international pharma projects

Why Join This Project

• One of Ireland's most significant pharmaceutical manufacturing expansions
• Technically challenging, CV defining work
• Collaboration with world class engineering and production teams

For more information on this position please call Allan Daly on or apply online and a member of the Ward Personnel team will be in touch.