At John Paul Construction we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what’s gone before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage a collaborative approach, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.
Due to continued expansion, we wish to recruit a Design Manager.
Based in Dublin on our projects, you will play a key role within the business.
The successful candidate must have a design background along with experience managing design projects.

Key responsibilities

• In conjunction with the site team, manage the setting out of the project with emphasis on the co-ordination of architectural and engineering information.
• In conjunction with the site team, co-ordinating utilities and services from and between the mechanical and electrical engineers and the various utility providers.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager / Site Manager, prepare and maintain the schedule of information requirements. In accordance with the contract programme forward same to the architect and/or engineer as appropriate. Monitor the Information Schedule regularly and advise the Project Manager / Site Manager of progress and problems arising.
• Co-ordinate and manage the technical submittal process for all elements / components required to construct the project, to include the preparation and maintenance of a monitoring system that tracks the status of technical submittals in line with the contract programme.
• Monitor the technical submittal tracking document regularly and advise the Project Manager of progress and problems arising.
• Prepare and maintain a procurement tracking schedule based on approved technical submittals and approval of costs where relevant in line with the contract programme.
• Deal promptly with all queries raised during the course of the contract. Ensure that all queries are recorded in a proper and efficient manner.

Specific Requirements

• 10+ years’ industry experience working as a Design Manager on Commercial/Resi and or Data Centre, Industrial
• Relevant Third level qualification (Engineering or Architectural)
• Previous Main Contractor experience is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational / planning skills.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

• In conjunction with the site team, manage the setting out of the project with emphasis on the co-ordination of architectural and engineering information.
• In conjunction with the site team, co-ordinating utilities and services from and between the mechanical and electrical engineers and the various utility providers.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager / Site Manager, prepare and maintain the schedule of information requirements. In accordance with the contract programme forward same to the architect and/or engineer as appropriate. Monitor the Information Schedule regularly and advise the Project Manager / Site Manager of progress and problems arising.
• Co-ordinate and manage the technical submittal process for all elements / components required to construct the project, to include the preparation and maintenance of a monitoring system that tracks the status of technical submittals in line with the contract programme.
• Monitor the technical submittal tracking document regularly and advise the Project Manager of progress and problems arising.
• Prepare and maintain a procurement tracking schedule based on approved technical submittals and approval of costs where relevant in line with the contract programme.
• Deal promptly with all queries raised during the course of the contract. Ensure that all queries are recorded in a proper and efficient manner