Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Ireland's
HVAC/Air conditioning contractors
have an exciting opportunity for a
Project Manager
to join their team in
Dublin
and take full ownership of their installation division
.
This is a hands-on leadership role, not a coordination position.
You will be responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and profitably, while leading and developing the projects' function.
You will report to the COO and play a key role in the next stage of the company's growth.
About
This is not a standard Contracts Manager role.
You will take ownership of an €8–9M installation division in a business that already has:
Strong project tracking and financial visibility
Weekly performance monitoring (labour & materials)
Established client base and pipeline
Operational systems being actively improved
The right person will be able to
Take control of project performance
Lead the projects' function
Drive accountability and results
Duties
Own and be accountable for the profitability of all installation projects
Monitor labour and material performance against budget
Ensure all variations are identified, priced, and agreed
Manage commercial risk across projects
Allocate labour effectively across multiple projects
Balance resources to maximise efficiency and margin
Work closely with Project Managers to plan labour requirements
Make decisions on project priorities and resourcing
Act as the primary operational contact post-contract award
Lead project kick-off meetings and establish delivery expectations
Maintain strong relationships with clients and main contractors
Manage and support Project Managers
Provide guidance on both operational and commercial decisions
Drive accountability across the projects team
Lead weekly project performance reviews
Full ownership of the performance of the installation division
Authority to make decisions on:
Labour allocation
Project priorities
Delivery approach
Responsibility for ensuring projects achieve expected margins
Requirements
Strong background in HVAC, mechanical contracting, or construction
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proven experience with both site delivery and commercial/project control
Experience dealing directly with clients and contractors
Comfortable on construction sites and with installation teams
Strong decision-maker who can take control of situations
Commercially aware with a focus on margin protection
Proactive, accountable, and results-driven
Strong communicator with both internal teams and clients
Essential
Specifically looking for someone who:
Has owned project outcomes (not just supported them)
Wants responsibility and accountability
Can lead projects and people confidently
Salary
€95,000 – €110,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Company vehicle or allowance
Performance-related bonus
Standard benefits package
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