Royal BAM Group

Contracts Manager

Royal BAM Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Carlow • Ireland

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About the role

  • Overall responsibility for the Management of one of the large-scale sites reporting directly to the Construction Director.
  • Responsible for the overall delivery of the project, managing a large staff and ensuring that the client’s requirements are met whilst maintaining the highest Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
  • Deliver the project from design through delivery with a focus on sustainability.
  • Effectively communicate with both client and design team.
  • Be the main Point of contact for the client with responsibility for engaging with the client in conjunction with the commercial manager on site commercial decisions.
  • Provide leadership to the project construction team to ensure works are carried out to the required quality, Health & Safety, and environmental standards, in full compliance with the Planning Permission.
  • Prepare the Project Execution Plan including Contracting Strategy, Programme, budget, and risks mitigation plan.
  • Manage the daily operation of the site.
  • Manage the Project Budget and Contract Administration in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
  • Manage and adjust programmes as required to facilitate any changes (In conjunction with project planner/programmer).
  • Liaise with Planning/Development Team to ensure project value-engineered during the Pre-Construction Stage.
  • Manage the Project Design Team during construction to ensure coordination of information flow to the site teams.
  • Coordinate key project stakeholders including statutory authorities and liaison with JV Project partners if necessary.
  • Implement best practice in project controls, performance management, and Project Reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, iipmm, or equivalent) are a plus.
  • Ideally 3-5 years of procurement, sourcing, or buying experience in the construction industry is preferred, but not essential.
  • Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations is required.
  • Proficiency in procurement software or ERP systems (e.g., Coins or SAP).
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with e-procurement platforms and online tendering processes.
Benefits
  • 8% pension contribution
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service
  • 2 Wellbeing days annually
  • Paid maternity & paternity leave
  • Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
  • Company vehicles (role dependent)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementstrategic sourcingcategory managementsupplier negotiationsdata analysisbudget managementcontract administrationproject execution planningsustainability practicesquality management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementteam coordinationclient engagementproblem-solvingperformance managementorganizational skillsadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
CIPSiipmmBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in Procurement