Construction Project Manager - Kilkenny

**Location:** Kilkenny **Project Value:** Approx. €4 million **Sector:** Healthcare / Medical Fit-Out **Type:** Full-Time, Project-Based or Permanent **Salary** : €80,000 - €95,000 + Vehicle + Pension **Role Overview** An experienced **Project Manager** is required to lead the delivery of a **€4M healthcare fit-out project in Kilkenny** . This role is site-based and will oversee all aspects of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion and handover. The project involves high-quality clinical fit-out works, requiring strong attention to quality, compliance, coordination, and programme control. Previous experience delivering healthcare, medical, or technically complex fit-out projects is highly desirable. **Key Responsibilities** **Project Delivery & Leadership** * Take full responsibility for the delivery of the healthcare fit-out project from start to finish. * Manage site operations, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe, high-quality delivery. * Coordinate works across all trades including M&E, partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, and specialist healthcare installations. **Programme & Cost Control** * Develop and manage the construction programme, ensuring key milestones are achieved. * Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery measures where required. * Track costs, variations, and change control in conjunction with the commercial team. **Quality, Compliance & Safety** * Ensure all works comply with healthcare standards, building regulations, and project specifications. * Lead quality control, inspections, snagging, and close-out. * Maintain a strong health & safety culture on site and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. **Client & Stakeholder Management** * Act as the main point of contact for the client, design team, and consultants. * Chair site meetings and coordinate design queries, RFIs, and approvals. * Ensure clear communication with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. **Handover & Close-Out** * Manage commissioning, certification, and final handover to the client. * Ensure O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and compliance documentation are completed. * Support defects liability period as required. **Ideal Candidate Profile** **Experience** * 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager delivering fit-out or refurbishment projects. * Experience delivering healthcare, medical, laboratory, or high-spec commercial fit-out projects strongly preferred. * Proven ability to manage subcontractors, programmes, and quality on technically complex projects. **Skills** * Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills. * Excellent programme management and problem-solving capability. * Strong attention to detail and understanding of quality and compliance requirements. * Comfortable working in a client-facing environment. This is a confidential opportunity, and full details will be shared only with genuinely interested and suitable candidates. To arrange a confidential chat or request more information, contact: shane@lumensearch.ie - 083 207 7469