Site Manager
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: European based projects - working on a rotation basis
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Crown
Crown is Ireland’s leading specialist roofing, cladding, and façade contractor and a trusted partner to clients across Ireland and Europe. We deliver high-quality projects across a wide range of sectors, including digital technology, commercial, retail, industrial, residential, pharmaceutical, and healthcare.
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. The Site Manager will play a key role in coordinating labour, materials, and plant, while maintaining strong communication with the Project Management team and site stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure appropriate levels of labour and materials are available on site, with full compliance to Health & Safety requirements.
* Procure materials within approved budget parameters and ensure timely delivery in line with the project programme.
* Ensure sufficient plant and equipment are available, correctly scheduled, and fully H&S compliant.
* Deliver works strictly in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
* Develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans to maintain quality throughout installation.
* Prepare, review, and update site-specific risk assessments and method statements as required.
* Issue weekly planned versus actual progress reports, including dropline updates, location-based and dated photographs.
* Chair weekly internal project meetings and attend external meetings with clients and design teams as required.
* Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes and ensure correct filing within project records.
* Liaise with the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Director to maintain a clear understanding of the Bill of Quantities and commercial aspects of the project.
* Monitor and report material, plant, and labour costs against approved budgets on a monthly basis.
* Notify the Senior Project Manager, Project Director, and Project QS immediately of any variations to facilitate timely programming and pricing.
* Carry out re-measurement of completed works and submit to the project team as required.
* Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials are ordered in line with installation milestones and quality-checked prior to acceptance on site.
* Maintain strong working relationships with site operatives, subcontractors, Main Contractors, and clients.
* Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety legislation and best practice, proactively identifying and mitigating site risks.
* Lead by example in promoting the company’s professional standards and conduct on site.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
* The role may involve travel and unsocial working hours.
Requirements
* Construction-related degree or equivalent (Construction Science or Engineering preferred).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Site or Project Management role within the roofing and cladding sector.
* Strong ability to read and interpret roofing and construction drawings and specifications.
* Sound knowledge of roofing and cladding construction methods, safety codes, and best practice.
* Excellent communication, supervisory, and people-management skills.
* High IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Microsoft Project advantageous.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Strong team player with a proactive and collaborative approach.
* Full, current driving licence.
* Willing and available to work on projects across Europe, including rotational site commitments.
Benefits
* Private Health Insurance
* Pension Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Training & Development