Facade Package Manager - Cork

Job Title: Facade Manager

Location: Cork City Centre

Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor

Position Type: Permanent (Contract / Daily Rates also available)

Package: Up to €70,000 + Company Vehicle/Allowance + Pension + Performance Bonus etc

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facade Manager to oversee the complete external envelope package on a major flagship high-rise residential development in Cork City Centre. Working directly with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, you will be responsible for leading specialists, ensuring strict quality compliance, and delivering complex glazing, cladding, and weatherproofing systems on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Management: Lead external envelope packages, including unitised curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, SFS, and architectural glazing systems.
• Subcontractor Management: Drive specialist facade subcontractors to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and production schedule.
• Quality & BCAR Compliance: Oversee quality assurance, air permeability testing, thermal performance checks, and ensure full alignment with Irish Building Regulations and BCAR requirements.
• Interface Coordination: Work closely with structural, M&E, and fit-out teams to manage interface details and ensure watertightness milestones are hit.
• Problem Solving: Resolve technical site queries (RFIs) alongside design teams, facade consultants, and structural engineers.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in facade package management or specialist external envelope management on large-scale commercial or high-rise residential developments.
• Strong technical background in curtain walling, unitised systems, cladding systems, and waterproofing details.
• Solid understanding of BCAR, fire safety standards for external envelopes, and Irish/UK building codes.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or a trade background with proven high-rise delivery experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and QA auditing skills.