HVAC Project Manager

A leading mechanical building services contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of major mechanical and HVAC projects within the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors.

This is a senior, commercially focused role combining project delivery, contracts management, client relationship management and team leadership.

The position will be primarily office-based, with travel to project sites in Ireland and mainland Europe for project kick-offs, key meetings, project reviews and major delivery milestones.

The role would particularly suit someone who has developed their career from a HVAC , pipefitting, mechanical or building services background and has progressed into senior project or contracts management.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple mechanical and HVAC projects across the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Manage projects from mobilisation through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Lead project kick-off meetings with clients, project teams and key stakeholders.
• Oversee Project Managers, Site Supervisors and wider project teams.
• Review project progress, resources, commercial performance and programme delivery.
• Manage and negotiate project timelines with clients.
• Liaise with other contractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Ensure project teams are appropriately staffed and resourced.
• Plan labour and resource requirements across multiple projects.
• Support procurement and material planning in line with project programmes.
• Take a senior role in project costing, pricing and commercial reviews.
• Review variations, additional works and project cost performance.
• Identify and manage commercial and operational risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client accounts.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support account growth, repeat business and new project opportunities.
• Represent the business at client meetings, project reviews and industry events.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A strong HVAC, mechanical, pipefitting,or building services background.
• Previous experience within data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, life sciences, mission-critical environments or complex industrial projects.
• Strong Project Management and/or Contracts Management experience.
• Experience managing Project Managers, Site Supervisors and site-based teams.
• Experience with costing, pricing, procurement and cost management.
• Strong labour and resource planning experience.
• Excellent client-facing and account management skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and vendors.
• The ability to operate effectively across both commercial and technical project requirements.
• Flexibility to travel within Ireland and Europe as required.
• The ability to work primarily in an office-based senior management role while maintaining strong oversight of site delivery.

Advantageous

• Experience working with major mechanical or engineering contractors.
• European data centre and/or pharmaceutical project experience.
• Experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical project environments.
• Previous experience with Rockwell systems or environments.
• Experience managing projects across multiple European locations.