Construction Manager
Fire Protection Construction Manager
Salary negotiable
Join a major contractor as a Fire Protection Construction Manager in Limerick, Ireland. This contract role offers hands-on responsibility for fire protection systems on complex engineering projects.
Key Highlights
- Lead fire protection scope on complex engineering projects.
- Drive weekly and daily work plans to meet project milestones.
- Ensure a safe working environment and promote exemplary safety standards.
- Mentor junior personnel and contribute to team development.
Fire Protection Construction Manager — Role Overview
This role provides an opportunity to own the project execution for fire protection systems, reporting to the Operations/Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will ensure projects are built according to scope, schedule, and budget, while also mentoring junior team members.
Fire Protection Construction Manager — Responsibilities
As Fire Protection Construction Manager, you will:
- Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel under your management.
- Establish the detailed scope for fire protection on this project.
- Manage project changes diligently, ensuring a verifiable paper trail.
- Ensure all work is planned and executed in strict alignment with the programme schedule.
- Collaborate with the design team to ensure timely availability of materials, designs, and equipment.
- Drive weekly and daily work plans.
- Ensure all personnel understand change management processes, cost changes, and secure approvals before work commences.
- Work with the planning department to develop a schedule that meets client needs and delivers milestones ahead of schedule.
- Understand in detail the scope to be delivered and have a thorough understanding of the design.
- Work with Client, Main Contractor, and Design department to clarify design deliverables and ensure design schedules are met.
- Ensure team members have the required training to deliver project requirements.
- Role model safe working practices and ensure the leadership team does the same.
Fire Protection Construction Manager — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:
- At least 5 years' experience in the management of construction projects and multidisciplinary construction teams.
- Demonstrated capability in Construction delivery within specialised industrial sectors including Life Sciences, Pharma, Mission Critical & Data-Centres, etc.
- Demonstrable experience in promoting and ensuring exemplary standards of health and safety on construction projects.
- Proven ability to understand and contribute to the development of project implementation for construction projects.
- Good inter-personal and communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of all elements of project delivery: start-up and ramp; execution; ramp down.
- Understanding of scope change control.
- Understanding of the project schedule and ability to monitor progress.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Fire Protection Construction Manager Role
What does a Fire Protection Construction Manager do in data centre construction?
A Fire Protection Construction Manager in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Fire Protection Construction Manager position?
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What salary can I expect for this role?
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