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 €1.25bnThe 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 Assistant Construction Manager will be a part of the Construction Team and assist in the day-to-day management of matters pertaining to the procurement, construction, technical and operational stages of a Project. Role Purpose/DutiesDepending on the status of the project, the Assistant Construction Manager may assist with:The appointment (inc. scope definition, preparation of tender docs and tender evaluation) of design teams and other support functions;Support to the Project & Construction Teams during the entire process of the project;Engagement with stakeholders to coordinate all required inputs into the project documents;Administration and management of project documents;The creation of project registers and trackers and the maintenance of such to ensure accurate records;Support the Construction Manager in promoting a culture of excellent customer service and establishing exceptional working relationships with colleagues, professional teams etc.Attend design team and construction meetings Support the management of the contract during the operational phase;Any other duties assigned from time to timeIn addition, the successful candidate will be expected to support and actively contribute to wider business development and corporate strategy initiatives.Person Specifications/RequirementsConstruction related qualification to higher diploma/degree level in civil engineering or construction management.Preferably 3 years PQE in a relevant area.Demonstrable willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team within a well-defined project organisation structure;Experience of the development process would be an advantage;Good construction commercial knowledge * Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in the making and delivery of reports on delegated activities.Be a driven proactive solutions & results focused team player, with the ability to adapt to new challengesA keen interest in the development process and developing skillsets like: project and development management skillsetContractual, commercial and financial aspects of development projects;Building & managing stakeholder relationshipsCommercial acumen – and understanding viability and cost drivers and the impact on budgets & cashflows would be an advantageTechnical knowledge – an understanding of technical principles such as the planning system, construction buildability, technical solutions value engineering would be an advantageCommitment to CPD training;Full clean driving license as some site travel will be required.To Apply:The closing date for applications is 5pm on 21st November 2025The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation