Job Description

Associate Director – Project Management
South Dublin, Ireland

Leading Irish Consultancy

Optimize Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director – Project Management for a well-established consultancy based in South Dublin. This pivotal role involves leading a team of 6–7 Project Managers and managing a diverse portfolio of large-scale Irish and international projects across sectors including Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, and Public projects.

Salary & Benefits:

• €125,000+ base salary (DOE)
• Performance bonus
• Fuel expenses
• Comprehensive healthcare package
• Pension contributions
• Generous annual leave package

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers delivering high-profile national and international projects.
• Oversee the project management of multiple projects at various stages of completion (design, planning, construction, commissioning, and handover).
• Chair and minute project team meetings, ensuring clear communication and action plans for all stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver Project Management Plans, programmes, and other essential project documentation.
• Provide key decision-making advice to clients, including programme briefs, cost advice, and initial project planning.
• Manage the appointment of Contractors and Consultants and ensure all project documentation is properly controlled.
• Travel to client sites to meet stakeholders and monitor project progress.
• Compile professional reports to present project updates to clients.
• Support and manage the development of project managers within the team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degree qualification in Construction, Engineering, Building Surveying, or Project Management.
• 12+ years of experience, ideally in the Irish construction industry with extensive project management experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale projects in both public and private sectors.
• Strong technical appreciation of construction documentation, financials, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project is desirable.
• Experience with the public procurement process is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy with career progression opportunities and the chance to work on some of the most prestigious projects in Ireland and internationally.

For additional information and a confidential discussion, please contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference SF-12822 in the subject line. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence, and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.