NEC Project Manager - Ireland
Description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Jacobs are seeking an experienced NEC4 Project Manager to execute the administration and delivery of large-scale Design and Build contracts on behalf of our client. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of programme, payments, compensation events, early warnings, and all contractual communications under NEC4.
Acting at all times in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation, you will work closely with Leadership stakeholders, and an integrated site-based team to drive the successful operational delivery of complex infrastructure schemes.
This role requires strategic leadership, excellent commercial acumen, and the ability to coordinate high‑performing multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
- Support the Client and Leads in administering NEC4 Design & Build contracts
- Assist with managing processes, monitoring programmes, and managing compensation events
- Oversee risk management activities, including the NEC early warning system
- Issue all contractually required instructions, notifications, and communications
- Support the establishment and leadership of the Project Operations sub-function at site level
- Oversee day‑to‑day management of CP personnel on the assigned scheme
- Develop and maintain detailed financial and resource planning for the scheme
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of all site operations and project activities
- Act as a key site-level point of contact for client and other stakeholders
- Encourage knowledge transfer between various teams
- Coordinate reporting and ensure adherence to governance requirements
- Drive continuous improvement and embed best-practice project delivery standards
- Minimum 12+ years’ project management experience, including 8+ years delivering major infrastructure or road projects of comparable scale and complexity
- Developing contract documentation, including Scope development (NEC4/NEC3)
- Proven track record across the full project lifecycle through to completion
- Delivering engineering solutions in dynamic or urban environments
- Team leadership and collaborative culture-building
- Advising clients on contract procurement and operation
- Contract administration and employer-side management
- Programme assessment, approval, and analysis (float, logic, risk allowances, concurrency)
- Delivering projects on time and within budget
- Managing high-performing teams and supporting continuous improvement
- Working effectively with diverse stakeholders across all organisational levels
Skills Required
- Authentic leadership skills with the ability to guide high‑performing teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex technical inputs and drive efficiency
- Skilled at fostering collaborative project environments
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities
- High attention to detail with strong planning and prioritisation abilities
- Proficient in MS Office and standard project management tools
- Ability to foresee and resolve risks and issues effectively
- Capacity to operate autonomously and within team structures in challenging environments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) required
- NEC Accredited Project Manager certification required
- Chartered Engineer status
- SafePass accreditation
What We Offer
- Opportunity to deliver high-profile national infrastructure schemes
- Collaborative, mission-driven project environment
- Professional growth within a high-performing project organisation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin | Ireland |
| Cork | Co. Cork | Ireland |
| Dublin | Dublin | Ireland |