Headquartered in Cork, CField Construction is a privately owned Building & Civil Engineering contractor that provides construction services to both private and public partners across a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK,
The company has a group turnover of over €200m with offices in Cork, Limerick, London, and Edinburgh. Our vision is to be the contractor of choice with a reputation for delivering the highest quality projects and an unparalleled service. CField employs the best people, invests heavily in training and development, and ensures that the highest standards of quality, health & safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation. This is evidenced by the fact that CField was one of the first companies in Ireland to achieve ISO 45001 certification.
CField is seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Director to oversee residential projects from commencement through to completion. Initially, the successful candidate will manage individual projects, with the opportunity to take full responsibility for all residential developments in due course.
This is a pivotal role within a growing company and we are committed to investing in the candidate's professional development. This position offers excellent career progression for the right individual.
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The Construction Director will play an important role within the CField Senior Management Team. Reporting directly to the Irish Operations Director, and their primary role is to be responsible for securing, overseeing and managing all aspects of designated construction projects within the organisation from early concept stage through procurement, design and construction to completion and handover.
This role involves strategic planning, coordination, budgeting, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, within budget, within deadlines and according to specified quality standards.
The Construction Director will be required to collaborate with various stakeholders, both internal and external, including but not limited to contracts managers, project managers, quantity surveyors, contractors, architects, engineers, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project delivery.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Construction Director will play a crucial role in securing new business and leading the organisation's construction projects to success through effective planning, leadership, and collaboration. This position requires a combination of strong communication and interpersonal skills, technical expertise, managerial skills, and a commitment to excellence in construction practices.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Manage and lead multidisciplinary teams
- Source, recruit and develop new team members
- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to maximise team productivity and morale
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members to enhance skills and performance
- Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to address project requirements and challenges
Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with both new and existing clients, with a focus on negotiating and securing new business in line with the company goals and objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns and maintaining customer satisfaction
- Communicate project updates, progress reports, and milestones to stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities
- Collaborate with external partners, such as government agencies and community stakeholders, to address project-related issues and concerns
- Identify, manage and mitigate potential risks to the business
- Understand and manage contractual, statutory and legal obligations
- Monitor and manage project cash flows
Project Planning and Management:
- Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Plan, organise, and coordinate all phases of construction projects - from initial concept to completion including creating project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion of milestones and deadlines
- Assist in selecting, negotiating and managing vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services in collaboration with commercial and purchasing teams within the company
- Coordinate resources, materials, and manpower allocation to meet project objectives
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards
Budgeting and Cost Control:
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints
- Monitor costs, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures when necessary
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to optimise project costs
- Collaborate with commercial teams regularly to ensure all variations and claims are identified and submitted in accordance with contract terms and conditions
- Identify opportunities for revenue generation and cost reduction to optimise profitability
Quality Assurance, and Environmental Health & Safety Compliance:
- Implement, manage and enforce EHS protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all project stakeholders
- Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability goals
- Oversee the compliance of the company's accredited management systems
- Establish quality standards and procedures to ensure construction projects meet or exceed expectations
- Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to maintain high construction standards
- Address any deficiencies or non-compliance issues promptly and effectively
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior management role
- Large-scale residential experience is essential
- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry including industry trends, regulations and best practices, construction methods and practices, materials, regulations and building standards
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Organised, with an ability to manage time effectively, and prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously working to tight deadlines
- Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- High motivation, flexibility and the ability to work on own initiative
This job description is intended to cover the minimum duties and responsibilities required for this position. The job description is subject to review and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time in line with operational needs.
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