Project Manager

About ODS EngineeringODS Engineering is 75 year old privately owned engineering company delivering structural steel projects across the data centre, energy, and transport infrastructure sectors. Operating across the full project lifecycle — from tender through to installation and O&M handover — ODS serves some of Ireland's most demanding industrial clients, combining technical rigour with a hands-on delivery culture. The business holds ISO 9001 accreditation and is in an active growth phase.This role sits within ODS's Industrial division and represents a leadership opportunity for an experienced structural steel professional who combines technical delivery capability with strong commercial and client relationship skills..The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep structural steelwork expertise to lead the end-to-end delivery of steelwork contracts. This is a senior, autonomous role within a growing business unit. The successful candidate will own the full project lifecycle — from tender and design coordination through fabrication, production, site installation, snagging, and O&M manual handover — while being commercially and operationally accountable to the divisional managerThis is an ideal role for someone with an established network of clients and supply chain contacts in the structural steel sector, who is motivated by building something of lasting value within a well-capitalised, quality-driven Irish engineering business.Key ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryOwn the complete project lifecycle from tender award through to O&M manual sign-off, including design coordination, fabrication oversight, site installation, and snagging resolutionManage multiple concurrent steelwork projects (or one large strategic one) across the full value chain, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to specificationManage internal teams (design, fabrication, procurement, site) and external subcontractors to meet programme milestonesAct as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations and resolving issues proactivelyDrive project handover processes including preparation and issue of O&M manuals and as-built documentationCommercial & Contracts ManagementTake full commercial ownership of steelwork contracts — including scope management, change control, valuations, and final account settlementSupport with input into reviewing tender submissions, cost plans, and project budgets in coordination with the estimating functionMonitor project P&L, identify commercial risks early, and implement mitigation strategiesNegotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, leveraging established market relationships to secure competitive and reliable supplyMaintain accurate cost reporting and commercial forecasting for Business Unit Lead reviewHealth, Safety & QualityEnsure all project activities are executed in full compliance with ODS Health & Safety policies, CDM regulations, and applicable Irish/EU H&S legislationMaintain site safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments for all steelwork operationsChampion quality standards aligned with ODS's ISO 9001 Quality Management System throughout fabrication and installationConduct and document site inspections, audits, and NCR management as requiredReporting & GovernanceReport to the divisional lead on all operational, commercial, and H&S matters at a programme and project levelMaintain accurate project registers, programme schedules, and risk logsContribute to business development activity — identifying new opportunities, supporting tender strategies, and leveraging client and supply chain relationshipsCandidate ProfileEssentialMinimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork project management and/or contracts managementDemonstrated track record of delivering steelwork projects end-to-end, from tender through to handoverStrong commercial acumen — experienced in contract administration, cost management, and final account negotiationEstablished network of structural steel clients, main contractors, and/or supply chain partnersIn-depth knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes, connection design, and site installation methodologiesThorough understanding of H&S obligations on construction and industrial sites, including CDM and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (Ireland)Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — capable of operating confidently at both site level and boardroom levelProficiency in project programming tools (MS Project or equivalent) and standard office applications