Pre Construction Manager

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be the central point of coordination across our land, planning, commercial, design, and delivery functions. You will own the pre-construction programme, drive cost accuracy at appraisal stage, and ensure every project is set up for successful delivery before a spade hits the ground.

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• Assess potential sites for commercial and construction risk, advising on topography and abnormals
  
• Provide benchmarked cost and programme input into financial appraisals
  
• Manage the estimating team from the initial Order of Cost through to the Construction Stage Budget handover
  
• Provide buildability advice throughout the planning and design process
  
• Ensure all planning conditions, commencement notices, and naming and numbering are discharged and submitted in a timely manner
  
• Support of the Head of Technical in design management and consultant procurement for the construction phase
  
• Manage all site investigations, including ground, topographical, archaeological, ecological and arborist surveys
  
• Oversee mobilisation and enabling works, ensuring a fully operational site is established ahead of full team deployment
  
• Take ownership of centralised procurement activities to deliver consistency, value for money and programme certainty
  
• Manage all statutory applications, including Irish Water, ESB, Telecoms, DAC and Fire Certificates
  
• Ensure the delivery team is identified, recruited and resourced correctly ahead of site start
  
• Drive the development of a Project Execution Plan (PEP) aligned with the company's business plan
  

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• Strong background in residential construction or property development is mandatory
  
• Demonstrable experience across pre-construction, estimating, and programme management
  
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of the implications of decisions on contract and cost
  
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
  
• Familiar with Irish statutory processes and residential planning requirements
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
  

DRES Properties is an established and ambitious residential developer with an active pipeline of projects across Leinster. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how our projects are set up and delivered, with real influence across the business from day one. Our projects range in size from 100 units to 600 units. xcfaprz

To apply or for further information, please get in touch with our HR team.