Project Manager (Retrofit)

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About this role

Location
Cavan
Meath
Monaghan
Ireland
Job Posted
January 16, 2026
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
€80,000 - €100,000
Category
Construction & Engineering

Job description

Our Client

Empire Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building retrofit contractor operating across the Midlands and North Dublin. Due to ongoing project growth, the company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple retrofit projects, including external wall insulation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other building improvement works.

This is a senior role offering autonomy, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to shape and influence project delivery across a portfolio of high-profile, multi-disciplinary projects

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Take full ownership of multiple live retrofit projects from initiation to completion
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget

Team Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead project teams including site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors
  • Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide clear guidance to achieve project objectives
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance

Risk,Compliance & Reporting

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
  • Prepare regular project reports for senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and milestones

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and strong relationships
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve any project-related issues efficiently

Financial Management

  • Monitor project budgets, track costs, and manage change control processes
  • Ensure profitability while maintaining high standards of delivery

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management within construction, ideally in retrofit or building improvement works
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects (external wall insulation, energy efficiency, heat pumps, cavity wall insulation, internal insulation, façade upgrades, etc.) highly desirable
  • Proven track record of managing multiple live projects successfully
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
  • PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification desirable

Package

  • Salary: €80,000 – €100,000 DOE
  • Company vehicle, laptop, and phone
  • Performance bonus
  • Senior, autonomous role with a portfolio of exciting multi-disciplinary retrofit projects
  • Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic building retrofit contractor
  • Travel across Midlands and North Dublin projects
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Project Manager (Retrofit)

Cavan
Meath
Monaghan
Ireland
Permanent

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