Project Manager – Contractor’s Representative (Road Sign Installation)

About the role

The Project Manager (Contractor’s Representative) will work for Colas Contracting Limited, reporting to the Contracts Manager in either Mallow (Co Cork) or Kilcolgan (Co Galway). Responsible for planning and delivering road sign installation projects on national roads, ensuring safety, quality and financial targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and prepare construction‑stage health & safety plans.
• Conduct site and temporary traffic management audits, inductions and ensure Safe Systems of Work are followed.
• Manage contractors’ programmes, daily operations and resources (plant, labour, materials) to meet programme, financial and KPI targets.
• Liaise with the Employer’s Representative, Colas internal departments and external stakeholders (TII, Local Authorities, service providers) to ensure contractual, statutory and company compliance.
• Promote environmental best practice and foster positive employee relations and teamwork.

Required profile

• Minimum five years’ experience managing sign installation works on high‑speed national roads.
• Relevant qualifications/certificates in road signs and Health & Safety, with strong knowledge of the Traffic Signs Manual and Dashboard Manual.
• Proven leadership, organisation and problem‑solving abilities; able to work independently and manage teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft SharePoint

What we offer

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance / Death in Service
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays and service days (capped at 20 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme