Mark Mc Bride
ATHLONE,Westmeath
Summary
Results-driven Contracts Manager with proven expertise delivering multiple structural steel and cladding projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments. Skilled in design coordination, subcontractor management, and programme control, consistently ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. Strong track record in managing RFIs, design changes, and commercial inputs, with a focus on cost control, risk mitigation, and seamless coordination between design, fabrication, and site teams. Known for driving efficiency, maintaining rigorous quality assurance processes, and delivering complex projects that exceed client expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Contracts Manager
Steel and Roofing Systems
Dublin
2025.07 - Current
- Responsible for managing design coordination and submittal phases on multiple structural steel and cladding projects simultaneously, ensuring timely approvals and adherence to project programmes.
- Overseeing daily operations and ensuring maximum output by sub-contractors, while ensuring that strict quality control and health and safety measures are adhered to throughout each project.
- Managing multiple live projects on site simultaneously, maintaining control of programme, cost, quality, and risk.
- Reviewing and managed RFIs, design changes, and variations, ensuring timely approvals and accurate records.
- Ensured all works complied with relevant standards, drawings, and health & safety requirements.
- Supported commercial management through cost forecasting, change control, and valuation input.
- Managed quality assurance documentation, inspection test plans (ITPs), and handover packs.
- Maintained clear communication between fabrication, design, and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
Contracts Manager
Farleng Engineering
Dublin, Dublin
2019.09 - 2025.07
- Drafting and negotiating sub-contracts with each client for extra scope and variations to the existing contracts.
- Conducted site surveys, visits and inspections ahead of deadlines.
- Leading and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project deliverables.
- Overseeing daily operations and ensuring maximum output by our site teams.
- Ensuring that strict quality control and health and safety measures are adhered to throughout each project.
- Generating periodic reports to provide updates on project performance.
- Generating and updating project schedules for both production and installation teams.
- Developed cost-effective solutions to mitigate contractual risks.
- Negotiating and advising on strategic service agreements to help reach project objectives.
- Mitigated contractual risks by developing robust control measures.
TBM Operator/Site Supervisor
Rob Carr PTY LTD
Brisbane , Australia
2014.01 - 2019.09
- Directly managing site teams during site set up, including shaft construction and TBM jacking system configuration.
- Operating Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) according to manufacturer's guidelines and project specifications.
- Ensuring efficient and safe operation of TBM to meet project timelines and budget.
- Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of TBM and pump systems to prevent breakdowns and downtime.
- Monitoring and interpret data from TBM's instruments to adjust machine's speed and direction as required through various ground conditions.
- Assembling and dismantling pipes, casings and drill heads to replace components.
- Training crew members in company policies and industry best practices.
- Effectively communicating with the project team, including engineers and project managers, to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensuring the site teams compliance with all safety regulations and procedures, including the use of PPE.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Technological University of The Shannon
Athlone, County Westmeath 2021.09 - 2023.05
Certificate IV in Engineering - Engineering
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
Australia 2014.01 - 2016.06
Skills
- Extensive construction industry knowledge in various construction sectors with specialist knowledge in structural steel, roofing and cladding
- Ability to work well under pressure and within strict deadline environment
- Computer literacy and extensive experience MS Excel and MS Project and various project management software platforms
- Training and experience in various 2D/3D and 4D modelling software including Autodesk BIM, Revit and Navisworks
- Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in cost management and project budget controls
- Knowledge in applying lean project techniques
- Strong record keeping abilities throughout all project activities
- Contract and commercial management
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Steel and Roofing Systems
2025.07 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Technological University of The Shannon
2021.09 - 2023.05
Contracts Manager
Farleng Engineering
2019.09 - 2025.07
TBM Operator/Site Supervisor
Rob Carr PTY LTD
2014.01 - 2019.09
Certificate IV in Engineering - Engineering
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
2014.01 - 2016.06