Onsite Assembly & Installation
Director of Construction
The Director of Construction leads the overall construction operations of the organisation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, while driving innovation through MMC adoption.
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Role overview
Job Title
Director of ConstructionJob Family
Onsite Assembly & InstallationPurpose Of The Role
The Director of Construction leads the overall construction operations of the organisation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, while driving innovation through MMC adoption.
Role In MMC
The Director of Construction is the strategic leader who ensures MMC principles are embedded across all projects. This involves championing off-site manufacturing, modular assembly, and sustainable practices, while aligning site operations with factory outputs. They are responsible for ensuring the integration of digital construction tools, lean methodologies, and DfMA principles to deliver efficient, predictable, and high-quality outcomes.
Knowledge & Skills
The area of Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Strategic Thinking
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Safety & Compliance
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Building Standards
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Communication & Collaboration
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Design & Planning
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Lean Construction
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Sustainable Construction
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Decision Making
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Planning & Executing
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Commercial Awareness
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Leadership
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Risk Management
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Senior leadership experience in large-scale construction projects.
- Proven track record in project delivery using MMC.
- Experience managing multi-site, multi-million-euro portfolios.
Education
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or Leadership (advantage).
Training & Certifications
- Chartered Membership of Engineers Ireland (CEng) or CIOB.
- Lean Construction Ireland advanced leadership training.
- Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
- Digital construction and BIM leadership training.
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