Full-Time
Contracts Manager
Posted on 8/18/2026
Deadline 8/12/27
John Sisk & Son
Construction and engineering contractor
No salary listed
Cork, Ireland
In Person
On-site leadership in Cork City is required.
Bachelor's
Category
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil engineering project management, with successful delivery of multiple projects across sectors.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles and construction methods, with proven ability to manage project financials, risk and commercial outcomes.
- Working knowledge of NEC3 and JCT Design & Build forms of contract, plus relevant sustainability standards such as BREEAM, LEED, or CEEQUAL.
- Strong leadership, people management and conflict resolution capability, with effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
- An analytical, methodical approach and strong commercial awareness.
- A professional qualification in a construction-related field, degree or equivalent, ideally chartered.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health and Safety certification.
- Temporary Works Coordinator and Excavation Safety training.
- Knowledge of permitting requirements for live energy works.
- Training or competence in Working at Heights, Scaffolding, and Lifting and Cranage operations.
- Familiarity with Behavioural Safety, Root Cause Analysis, and PSCS/CDM requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of project programmes, method statements, and contract submissions.
- Develop and manage the contract programme, typically in collaboration with the Estimating team during the tender stage.
- Instruct the Quantity Surveyor on major preliminary expenditure, including plant, accommodation, and temporary works.
- Chair project start-up and production meetings and support resource allocation alongside the Regional Director.
- Oversee the subcontract buying schedule with the Quantity Surveyor, notify relevant statutory authorities and stakeholders of site commencement, draft preliminary site logistics and temporary works registers, and attend Design Team Progress Meetings providing updates and technical input.
- Lead all project team functions including Project Execution Planning, risk management, commercial performance, HSEQS compliance, stakeholder engagement, design management, project administration, and close-out.
- Ensure the project team and supply chain have the required competencies to meet HSEQS requirements.
- Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design delivery as required by the contract, including BIM delivery where applicable.
- Implement and maintain the Project Execution Plan with specific focus on Health and Safety and Quality compliance.
- Monitor progress against programme, liaise with subcontractors and site management, review buildability and identify improvements, protect Sisk’s contractual position through timely correspondence, notices and documentation, and maintain professional site presentation.
- Manage information flows, document control and required schedules, deliver accurate Cost Value Reconciliations and monthly project reporting, and drive timely achievement of Practical Completion while resolving issues proactively.
- Lead subcontractor selection, progress meetings, pre-order meetings and performance monitoring.
- Oversee the work of the Quantity Surveyor and Site Manager, manage subcontractor performance and site productivity to achieve project milestones, and review and approve expenditure, subcontractor appointments, commercial reporting and financial control measures within agreed authorities.
- Lead defect management through completion and secure the Certificate of Making Good Defects.
- Instruct and support the Quantity Surveyor in loss and expense applications and the preparation of final accounts.
- Oversee final commissioning, client handover and aftercare activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and embed lessons learned into future delivery.
- Complete performance and development conversations with direct reports and support delivery of agreed development actions.
Desired Qualifications
- Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in Contracts Management, Cost Value Reconciliation, and Project Execution Planning.
John Sisk & Son is a construction and engineering contractor operating across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe. It delivers buildings and infrastructure in sectors including life sciences, data centers, healthcare, commercial property, transport, and public works. The company works with clients from preconstruction and design coordination through construction, fit-out, and project handover. Its operating model combines engineering, project controls, procurement, supply-chain management, digital construction, safety, and field delivery. Roles include engineers, surveyors, planners, project managers, skilled trades, commercial teams, and corporate functions.
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