About The Land Development AgencyThe 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. The RoleThe 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 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 projectsLead projects through the construction stage of delivery and assist the development managers to deliver projects through planning and detailed design. Manage design teams from a technical, program and budgetary perspective Plan, organise, and direct activities concerned with the projectInteraction with project stakeholders such as local authorities, development partners, third party utilities etcDevelop project plans and schedules and execute plans to completionTo be responsible for the successful delivery of project through leadership, management, technical expertise throughout the project life-cycleEnsure contractor and consultancy contractual complianceMonitor that planning conditions are met and in Compliance with best practiseManage large scale construction main contractor companies and design teamsKnowledge of Planning Permission, Fire Cert Applications and Disability Access Certificate applicationsDevelop a specific program for the project with planned milestones.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to create savings through creative design, planning and procurementWork with the wider LDA team for effective delivery of project work streams and delivery of projectsExperience and understanding of the design and tender process for large residential construction projectsDevelop and implement the Investment Case & Development Strategies for a variety of project types Manage project budgets, programs and regular reportingLiaise with all LDA functions to progress project through each project stage Qualifications and Experience Requirements: The successful candidate for the role will have at least 5 years construction management experience Hold a recognised degree level qualification in construction/ development sectorExcellent 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 a distinct advantageKnowledge of project viability an advantage.