Ward Personnel are delighted to partner with MAVCO a leading Cork-based specialist HVAC contractor delivering large-scale turnkey engineering solutions across the Pharmaceutical, Medical, Food, and Technology sectors as they continue their exciting expansion across Ireland and Europe.
To support this growth, MAVCO are now seeking exceptional talent CONTRACTS MANAGER MAVCO MAVCO delivers large-scale turnkey HVAC engineering systems for industrial clients across Ireland and Europe, including Pharmaceutical, Medical, Food, and Technology sectors.
The Contracts Manager plays a central role in the successful delivery of our client commitments.
Role Purpose To lead and oversee multiple HVAC/mechanical contracts simultaneously, ensuring MAVCOs contractual obligations, commercial performance, risk management, and compliance are maintained across all projects.
Key Responsibilities 1.
Contract Management & Governance Manage multiple contracts from award through completion.
Ensure all contractual obligations, specifications, and performance criteria are met.
Oversee contract documentation, change orders, variations, and risk logs.
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Commercial Control Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly commercial reporting.
Oversee cost plans and financial outcomes in collaboration with project teams.
Monitor subcontractor performance, valuations, and payment schedules.
3.
Programme & Resource Oversight Work closely with Project Managers to align contract deliverables with project programmes.
Ensure resources (labour, materials, equipment) are fully coordinated.
4.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement Act as a senior point of escalation for clients and consultants.
Lead formal progress reviews, commercial meetings, and contract negotiations.
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Compliance, Quality & Safety Ensure all contract activities adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and MAVCOs quality-first principles.
Support audits, compliance reporting, and commissioning quality checks.
Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial acumen with proven experience managing large-scale M&E/HVAC contracts.
Excellent understanding of industrial compliance environments.
Strong negotiation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Experience in mechanical packages for pharmaceutical, medical, food, or technology sectors.
Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification.
Experience supporting turnkey project models.