Mick Foran - CEO

Mick Foran

Managing Director, CEO

Relevant Experience

With over 25 years experience specializing in large and complex projects ranging from €1m to €100m value, Michael has been a key player in the construction industry for some time. His track record is demonstrative of his budget control, project planning, quality control, and best construction practice. Over the years Michael has gained renown for his ability to proactively deal with all areas of contracts management, successful collaboration, strong project management and attention to detail. It is because of Michael that ADCO’s commitment to quality of service and to the construction industry remain at the forefront of every project we do. Michael has worked with MSD for 14 years.

Qualifications

  • BSc Construction Management
  • Member of Chartered Institute of Building
  • CIOB, Construction Manager of the Year-50 mill Category 2005

Key Skills

  • Managed multi-million projects from Inception to completion and handover (1 to 100 million).
  • Project planning & Programme management on large residential schemes.
  • Budget and cost control.
  • Delivery of projects safety.
  • Quality control on site.

Michael Pender

Commercial Manager

Relevant Experience

Michael has worked in the Irish construction industry for more than 17 years starting in engineering and quickly moving into Quantity Surveying. He has worked on public projects from clients as diverse as Dept of Defence, Dept of Education, Teagas, Respont, Royal College of Ireland and various local authorities from housing to offices . Michael’s track record includes clients such an Tripadvisor, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, MSD, LogMein, Regus, AIB, Green REFT, Arcadis, Survey Monkey, AA Playrix Amtnat, BNP, Origin and many others.

Qualifications

  • MSc Surveying/Construction
  • Bachelor of Engineering
  • BSc in Applied Physics
  • Member Society of Chartered Surveyors Chartered SCSI / RICS Member

Key Skills

  • Estimating
  • Take off for Works or Materials.
  • Procurement of subcontractors
  • Cost management.
  • Contact Administration
  • Variations and Assessment

Mairead Luttrell

Manager Pharma Division

Relevant Experience

Mairead leads the Pharmaceutical Division at ADCO Contracting. With over 10 years experience in Ireland and internationally in pharmaceutical environments, Mairead has managed projects for clients such as MSD, Alexion. Pfizer. Allergan and Amgen. Mairead’s project work has included new builds, design & build. ft-out, refurbishment, cleanrooms and shutdowns. Mairead is responsible for the full remit of ADCO’s pharma division including contract negotiation, cost & waste minimisation, client management, stakeholder engagement and resource management.

Qualifications

  • MEngSc Civil Engineering with Business
  • IOSH Managing Safely in Construction - CIF 2016
  • Project Management Strategies - CIF 2018

Key Skills

  • Overall management of the day-to-day operations on site.
  • Manage morning staff meetings – delegating responsibilities through the General Foreman & team Leaders within the crews.
  • Micro-Management of ongoing projects particularly with all works received from Merck Scharp and Dohme from receipt of works to completion.
  • On-site inspections completed with the General Foreman.
  • Overall responsibility to ensure quality of product, health & safety requirements & efficiency in work.
  • Review scheduling & status of all works being completed.

Joe Doorley

Contracts Manager

Relevant Experience

Joe has more than 20 years under his belt nationally and internationally, having taken his trade to the US, Canada and the Middle East Acquiring a wealth of knowledge very rapidly, Joe began his career as an Engineer and swiftly moved from Project Manager to Contracts Manager Joe has been responsible for the safe and successful execution of a wide variety of construction projects including industrial commercial, pharmaceutical and fit out facilities.

Qualifications

  • BSc Production and
  • Design Management Incorporate Member of the Chartered
  • Institute of Building Certificate in Project Management, DIT.

Key Skills

  • Ensuring Project Delivery.
  • Quality of project, Health & Safety requirements & efficiency in all projects are maintained & enhanced.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships.
  • Effective communication throughout all parties

Brian Nolan

Estimating & Procurement

Relevant Experience

Brian oversees tendering and pricing of new projects. He ensures that ADCO clients get the best value-add from the supply chain in the marketplace. In his 10 years at ADCO, he has been instrumental in the company’s significant growth. He has built enduring relationships with design team members and end-user clients – this allows him to take a collaborative approach to the commercial elements of a project

Qualifications

  • BSc Construction Management & Engineering

Key Skills

  • Procurement
  • Value engineering
  • Commercial oversight on projects
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical, industrial, food production, fit-out and construction

Gisela Batista

PMO Manager

Relevant Experience

Gisela’s knowledge of process and best practices standards provides insights on problems across functional areas of ADCO’s business. She contributes significantly to the success of the projects, efficient utilization of the resources, responsible for implementing new technologies at the company, standardizing streamlining processes. She helps the company in achieving strategic objectives and ensures business operations run smoothly to facilitate our frontline teams in achieving their project goals.

Qualifications

  • MBA in Project Management
  • BS in Automation and Control Engineering
  • Lead Auditor in the ISO9001 Quality Management System
  • Internal Auditor: ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001
  • AutoCad, SolidWorks, MS Project
  • Design of Experiments – DOE
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Quality tools

Key Skills

  • Leadership and People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Analysis of Data and information
  • Development of objectives and strategies
Rita Jasaitiene - Accounts

Rita Jasaitiene

Accounts

Relevant Experience

Working as a bookkeeper and credit controller, Rita is key to maintaining cash flow through the business. 

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Kilroy’s College – Bookkeeping and Accounts
  • Diploma in Kaunas Economical College – Bookkeeping and Control
  • Taxation Course in Irish Taxation Institute
  • Certified Employment Law Course

Key Skills

  • Preparing Accounts to Trial Balance
  • Maintaining Debtors ledger
  • Maintaining Creditors Ledger
  • Monthly Accounts Reconciliation
  • Bank Accounts Reconciliation
  • VAT Returns
  • RCT Returns
Sérgio Faria - Quantity Surveyor

Sérgio Faria

Quantity Surveyor

Relevant Experience

Sergio has worked in the Construction Industry for more than 8 years, with professional experience in Quantity Surveyor & Estimator. Throughout his career, he has been involved in several major projects such as Residential & Office Building Complex as well in Transport & Logistic in the Brazilian Construction Sector.

Qualifications

  • BEng (Hons) Civil
    Engineering NFQ 8
  • Safe Pass
  • MS Project
  • Auto CAD

Key Skills

  • Overall management of the day-to-day operations on site.
  • Preparing tender and contract documents, including BOQ’s.
  • Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
  • Review scheduling & status of all works being completed.
  • Budget control & manage all commercial & purchasing elements for all jobs being undertaken on-site & tracking RFI’s & Variations.
  • Overall responsibility to ensure the quality of product, health & safety requirements & efficiency in work practices are maintained & enhanced.

Enos Pinheiro

IT Analyst

Relevant Experience

Enos is a dedicated IT Analyst with a strong foundation in data management, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Known for a keen analytical mind and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, Enos brings a fresh perspective to IT analysis, focusing on efficiency and accuracy in every project.

Qualifications

  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop for Business Intelligence - 2024
  • Complete GDPR Certification, Data Protection - 2024
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing - Ongoing

Key Skills

  • Data Analysis – Using data to inform decision-making and develop actionable insights.
  • System Support – Identifying and resolving system issues to maintain optimal performance.
  • Documentation – Crafting precise and user-friendly technical documents to support workflows.
  • Azure Cloud Solutions – Implementing Azure services for data management, storage, and operational scalability.

Anita Joyce

Purchasing

Relevant Experience

Anita ensures that the best value is found in the marketplace for construction materials and supplies. As an experienced buyer, Anita likes to ensure that ADCO regularly “gives back” to the community and supports our regular charitable donations.

Qualifications

  • Higher Certificate in Business Procurement, IIPMM (UCD & Griffith College),
  • Certificate in Business Administration, College of Management and IT (CMIT)
  • Purchase Card Training

Key Skills

  • Procurement
  • Customer service
  • Relationship management
  • Supply chain negotiation
  • Employee Expense Management

David Everitt

Project Manager

Relevant Experience

An enthusiastic, creative, responsible, and hard-working individual with over 25 years’ experience in construction and engineering sectors and 15 years’ experience in inventory management and customer care. Excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, highly organized working within a team and on own initiative. I have a proactive approach to working productively and safely. Having a proven ability to effectively work with people at all levels of responsibility. I am happy to use my own initiative but also take instruction well, whilst ensuring all health and safety requirements are met, working at a high standard to ensure work is completed to a professional level. I am now looking for a new challenge to bring my discipline, individual drive, commitment, and a first-class can-do attitude to delivering all work scopes safely and on time with a company that values passion, positivity, integrity, and hard work.

Qualifications

  • Advanced/Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering DIT
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • First Aid / Cardiac Responder
  • MEWPS for Managers
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • IOSH Managing Safety in Construction
  • Atex Awareness Training
  • Site Safety Supervisor program SSSP
  • First Aid Certification
  • Fire Warden Certification
  • Asbestos Awareness Course Completed
  • GDPR Program
  • Full and Clean Driving License
  • CPD Project manager

Key Skills

  • Creative Thinker
  • Relationship Building
  • Analytical
  • Detail Orientated
  • Health and Safety
  • Communication Skills
  • Working on own Initiative
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Working Effectively Under Pressure
  • Customer/Client Focused
  • Dependable
  • Following Work Scopes
  • Following HSE Practice
  • IT Skills
  • Quality Standards
PJ Bracken

PJ Bracken

Contracts Manager

Relevant Experience

PJ has experience in leading, planning, executing, and managing projects.

Developing scope of works for projects, tendering and awarding contract.

Ensuring the projects are completed in compliance with procedures, on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

  • ESB trained 20KV operator.
  • First aid.
  • AED operator.
  • Project Management.
  • SAP.

Key Skills

  • Identifying and planning project requirements
  • Leading project teams of various disciplines
  • Developing project documentation
  • Project change control
  • Driving schedules and cost control activities
  • Overseeing construction safety
  • Ensuring projects are completed in compliance with standard operating procedures.

Mario Daly

Site Manager

Relevant Experience

Highly experienced Site Manager with over 25 years of expertise in civil works, road construction, housing development, and joinery. Proven track record of leading award-winning construction sites, managing large-scale projects, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Equipped with comprehensive licenses and certifications, I possess the technical skills and leadership qualities necessary to oversee complex construction operations.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Joinery
  • CSCS 360 Excavator Holder
  • Forklift Operator License
  • CSR (Construction Skills Register) Card

Key Skills

  • Site and project management
  • Civil engineering and roadworks
  • Housing development
  • Team leadership and staff management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Neil Murray

Snr. Site Manager

Relevant Experience

Neil Murray is a highly experienced and results-driven Construction Senior Site Manager with over 18 years in the industry. He has a proven track record in site supervision, subcontractor coordination, procurement, logistics, and quality control. Neil is known for his strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with clients, design teams, and stakeholders. His extensive qualifications in health, safety, and project planning, combined with hands-on experience from labouring to senior management, make him a well-rounded and dependable professional in the construction sector.

Qualifications

  • Managing Safely in Construction – Feb 2019
  • First Aid Responder – Nov 2020
  • Safe Pass – Jan 2019
  • Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) – Dec 2020
  • Location of Underground Services (LUGS) – Apr 2019
  • MEWP (Scissors & Boom) – Jun 2021
  • Scaffold Management & Inspection – Nov 2020
  • Microsoft Project (Level 1 & 2) – Apr 2020

Key Skills

  • Site Management & Supervision
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Health & Safety Compliance (BCaR, PSCS)
  • Subcontractor & Vendor Management
  • Client & Stakeholder Communication
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Quality Assurance & Documentation
  • Microsoft Office & Project Software
  • Strong Organizational Skills

Niamh Cunningham

Cost Controller

Relevant Experience

Over 25 years of experience in the construction industry across sectors including pharmaceutical, healthcare, semiconductor, data centres, and commercial projects. Skilled in project controls, cost management, and commercial management, with a proven track record in budget oversight, claims preparation, final account settlement, and team leadership. Extensive experience implementing efficient processes, managing high-value projects, and fostering continuous improvement within organisations.

Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, and SAP.
  • Training and facilitation of commercial and cost control techniques to teams.
  • Developed and delivered SAP training for commercial team transactions.
  • Extensive experience in financial planning, project controls, and commercial management across diverse construction sectors.
  • Officer rank and instructor within the Irish Red Cross, teaching basic and occupational first aid.
  • 5 grades in piano and music theory (personal achievement).

Key Skills

  • Project cost control and high-value financial management
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with advanced Excel & Power BI
  • Claims preparation, negotiation, and final account settlement
  • Proficiency in SAP and inventory control systems
  • Data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise workflows
  • Stakeholder communication, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making
  • Team leadership, training, and process improvement initiatives

Ece Caliskan

PMO Assistant

Relevant Experience

As a professional with experience spanning diverse industries and roles, Ece brings a wealth of skills and expertise to a PMO position. Her experience included optimizing planning and scheduling, integrating new software tools, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, her role encompassed conducting efficiency-enhancing analyses. She possesses strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.

Qualifications

  • MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
  • Relevant Courses and Academic Projects:
    [ Project Management, Analysis of LEAN Systems, Management Practice, Information System Design]

Key Skills

  • Project management
  • Web development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Leadership and Problem Solving
  • Basic project management principles and methodology knowledge. Understanding of project planning, tracking, and reporting.
  • Ability to identify, analyse, and manage project risks.

Robert O’Reilly

EHS Lead MSD

Relevant Experience

Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to time manage and multitas. Enjoys being part of a successful team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments. Astrong work ethic enables the completion of tasks in a swift and efficient manner

Qualifications

  • IOSH Managing Safely in Construction
  • Nebosh International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Manual Handling Instructor
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST)
  • Working at Height Instructor

Key Skills

  • Promoting a safe working culture on project sites.
  • Part of Integrated Safety Teams on site
  • Reporting to the Client
  • Development and implementation of Company Site Safety Management Systems
  • Carry out weekly inspections to identify unsafe working conditions
  • Carry out toolbox taks with staff and sub-contractors
  • Carry out environmental health and safety inductions

Francis Kavanagh

Site Manager

Relevant Experience

With more than 37 years of experience, Francis has worked in the Construction Industry from master carpenter to Site Manager. As Site Manager on projects, Francis has worked on large complex developments, multi-story pharmaceutical, food, and commercial projects, giving him the extensive knowledge and skills to deal with a range of building aspects. Francis has worked with Merck Sharp and Dhome since 2014. He has worked on other fit-out and general contracting with other pharmaceutical companies such as Ipsen Pharma, Amgen, Pfizer, Covidien, Forest Labs, and Leo Labs.

Qualifications

  • Master Carpenter
  • Manual Handling
  • Scaffolding CSCS Supervisor
  • Self-propelled Scissor Lift
  • CIF First Aid

Key Skills

  • Comply with company management, quality, and environmental systems.
  • Create and monitor work schedules for subcontractors and directly employed labor.
  • Manage short-term programs and monitor progress on site to ensure delivery of the completed project.
  • Ensure that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of repair.
  • Ensure that all materials, suppliers, tools and equipment are procured in a time-efficient manner.

Bill Marks

Project Manager

Relevant Experience

Bill has worked in the Construction Industry for over 35 years. As Site Manager on projects, Bill has worked on large complex developments, multi-story pharmaceutical, residential and commercial projects, giving him the extensive knowledge and skills to deal with a range of building aspects. He has managed operations on a day-to-day basis and ensured that work was done safely, on time and within budget, and to the right quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Trade Plastering
  • Fetac Lvl. 6 - certificate in building
    energy rating
  • Safe Pass
  • Manual Handling

Key Skills

  • Complying with company management, quality, and environmental systems.
  • Creating and monitoring work schedules for sub-contractors and directly employed labor.
  • Managing short-term programs and monitoring progress on-site to ensure delivery of completed project.
  • Ensuring that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of repair.
  • Monitoring daily construction procedures to ensure that proper
    quality is maintained and that schedules are being followed.

Stefane Camila Oliveira

BCAR Co-ordinator

Relevant Experience

Camila has  over 6 years experience in civil engineering including monitoring, planning and control of works, preparation of physical-financial scheduling and development of performance indicators. A highlight of Camila’s career was the execution of the famous restaurant Paris 6 in Campinas SP, finishing in the estimated time and cost, thus guaranteeing the satisfaction of the client.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science - MS, Project Management,
  • Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering
  • Technician in Occupational Safety, Engineering

Key Skills

  • Management of construction site services, utilities and planning conditions.
  • Monitoring of works progress and quality inspection on residential developments.
  • Preparation of programmes with MS Project and physical-monitoring reports.
  • Execution of final inspections, snagging list and as built drawings.

Pawel Tomasz Kaszczak

Setting Out Engineer

Relevant Experience

Having had 4 years experience of working with Civil Engineering & Surveying industry. Pawel has a good understanding of on site working practices and have a good knowledge of AutoCAD and Microstation. He is flexible and fully committed to jobs and adapt to new working environments very easily. He possess excellent communication skills at all levels and have a keen eye for attention to detail.

Qualifications

  • Auto CAD - Survey and Roads Modules
  • Safe Pass
  • First Aid

Key Skills

  • Overall management of the day-to-day operations on site.
  • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure as well as safety and sanitation standards are being met.
  • Oversee all construction, maintenance and operations activities on project sites.
  • Analysed project-related reports including maps, blueprints, surveys and aerial photography.
  • Overall responsibility to ensure quality of product, health & safety requirements & efficiency in work practices are maintained & enhanced.

Steven Howard

Quantity Surveyor

Relevant Experience

Experienced Quantity Surveyor with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Steven joined ADCO in mid-2019 as a strong operation professional skilled in Value Engineering, Procurement and Estimating.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. Surveying
    (Construction Economics
    & Management)

Key Skills

  • Tendering for new works and preparation of bills of quantities
  • Negotiating with client representatives and subcontractors on procurement, valuations, variations, claims and disputes
  • Conducting on-site measurement and surveys
  • Ensuring budgetary targets are achieved
  • Preparation of tender documentation for pricing of trade packages
  • On-site measurement of concrete, steel and formwork elements
  • Preparation and submission of monthly evaluations

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