About The Role
Construction Operations Manager
Reports to:
Managing Director Ireland
Department:
Operations
Location:
Base will be Athenry, Co.
Galway, but role requires travel to multiple sites nationally
Role Summary:
The Construction Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple project sites, ensuring the timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of works in accordance with programme, budget, and the required HSQE standards.
This role involves project planning, resourcing, productivity monitoring, continuous improvement, and interdepartmental coordination.
The role also includes managing a subordinate responsible for coordinating labour, plant, and subcontractors.
As a leader, you are expected to embody Coffey's core values: Do the right thing, Do it Better, Do it Together.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Project Delivery:
Collaborate with Contracts and Project Managers to ensure project alignment with company strategy; implement and monitor the Last Planner System (LPS); ensure role clarity for foremen, gangers, and operatives; promote detailed project planning focusing on constructability; coordinate resource allocation via the Labour & Plant Coordinator; provide technical input during tender and delivery stages.
HSQE:
Champion a safety-first culture; conduct monthly HSQE inspections; promote safe work practices; ensure quality compliance; manage PIRs for defect resolution; monitor environmental and waste management practices.
Productivity Monitoring & Improvement:
Track site productivity; develop and implement improvement plans; analyze data on working hours, training, and resource utilization; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Labour, Plant & Resource Coordination:
Support resource distribution; prioritize labour and plant needs; collaborate with the Plant Department; evaluate equipment performance and logistics innovations.
Interdepartmental Collaboration:
Work with internal teams on planning, design, logistics, safety, quality, and HR; provide input on resource planning and constructability; ensure early integration of buildability considerations.
Commercial Support:
Assist with budget reviews, programme updates, and cost assessments; identify cost-saving opportunities.
Leadership & Reporting:
Mentor site teams; foster a culture of innovation and excellence; lead by example; present project updates in monthly reviews.
About You
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years' experience in the Construction Industry in a similar role managing multiple sites.
Proven leadership, planning, and resource management skills.
Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
About Us
Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974.
We are passionate about safety and have delivered critical infrastructure projects for nearly 50 years.
We pride ourselves on innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional management, and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.
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