Reporting to the Project Director, the Construction Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all electrical construction activities on life sciences and technology projects. This role ensures that construction works meet the highest quality standards, adhere to the project schedule, and comply with client specifications and regulatory frameworks.

About the Company

At John Sisk & Son, we are a family-owned business with a global presence, dedicated to delivering excellence in every project. We prioritize trust, certainty, and value for our clients while embracing innovation to shape the future of construction.

The Role

You will be the key link between subcontractors, consultants, and project leadership, driving performance, coordination, and compliance across the electrical scope of works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site-based construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely project execution across all work fronts.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and direct site labor, enhancing productivity, quality, and adherence to program targets.
• Monitor installation progress against the project schedule, proactively identifying risks, constraints, and delays, escalating key issues with proposed mitigation strategies to project leadership.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with the project program, contract specifications, approved drawings, and applicable industry standards.
• Champion and enforce a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all site activities, ensuring compliance through visible leadership and proactive management.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, client requirements, and project-specific standards, maintaining audit-ready documentation at all stages.
• Review, challenge, and approve method statements, risk assessments, ITPs, and testing documentation to ensure robust quality assurance and control.
• Lead and support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover phases, including coordination of witness testing, system validation, and final sign-off.
• Coordinate closely with all trades and disciplines to ensure seamless integration, effective sequencing, and timely delivery of works.
• Lead site coordination meetings, providing clear direction on progress, risks, priorities, and mitigation actions.
• Act as the primary site interface for subcontractors, client representatives, and consultants, ensuring alignment and timely resolution of technical and delivery issues.
• Maintain strong communication with project management, delivering accurate and structured reporting on progress, risks, resources, and overall project performance.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of construction systems and methodologies across large-scale projects, including building services, controls, and life safety systems.
• Proven track record managing construction delivery in a live project environment.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and work fronts.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and reporting skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance within the construction industry.

Nice to Have

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, data center, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with commissioning, FAT/SAT, and validation processes within complex project environments.
• Knowledge of integrated building systems and modern construction technologies.
• Experience using digital project delivery tools (e.g., BIM, field-based applications, progress tracking systems).

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or trade qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar site leadership role on Tier 1 projects.
• Relevant health and safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, CSCS, or equivalent).
• Chartered status or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Engineers Ireland, CIOB, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in construction or project management is a plus.
• Specialist training in regulated environments (e.g., GMP compliance, cleanroom standards) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 26 days of annual leave
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and welcome the chance to hear from you, regardless of whether you meet every criterion. Your skills and potential matter to us.