The Business:
Our client is a fast-growing commercial construction company delivering high-quality projects across education, government, aged care, commercial buildings and their own multi-residential developments. Known for doing things properly, paying subcontractors on time and maintaining strong client relationships, they've built a trusted reputation in a competitive market. Following rapid growth over the past 18 months, they are now strengthening their leadership team with a senior Construction Manager to support the next phase of expansion.
Role Overview:
The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing all active projects across the business, leading the project teams, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, program, and cost control.
* This is a pivotal senior appointment designed to
* Step into the operational responsibilities currently managed by the Managing Director
* Ensure project teams are supported, aligned, and performing
* Strengthen systems, processes and reporting
* Protect and grow the company's culture and reputation
* Enable the Managing Director to focus on business development and strategic growth
Success in this role looks like consistent, high-quality project delivery, improved operational structure, and a strong, united team.
Key Responsibilites:
Operational Leadership
* Oversee and support all live projects from planning through to handover.
* Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Senior PMs, Site Managers and Foremen.
* Act as the escalation point for major commercial, program, safety, or quality issues.
* Ensure uniform delivery standards across all sites.
Project Delivery & Performance
* Drive project programming, risk management and commercial performance.
* Review key milestones, procurement strategies and project controls across all jobs.
* Provide hands-on support where required to solve problems early and keep projects on track.
* Implement consistent reporting and delivery frameworks across the business.
Client & Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, council/government bodies, subcontractors, and attend key meetings with key stakeholders where required
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
* Identify process gaps and inconsistencies across project delivery and back-office operations.
* Lead improvements in project management systems, digital tools, administration and reporting.
Required Skills & Experience:
Essential
* Strong background in commercial construction with a reputable builder.
* Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects valued $1m-$30m+
* High competency in construction programs, digital tools and project management software (Jobpac Preferred)
Preferred
* Experience in both commercial and multi-residential construction.
* Exposure to VSBA, council or government projects.
* Experience in aged care or live environment refurbishments.
Why Join?
* Competitive package within a growing and stable business
* Diverse project portfolio across education, aged care, government, commercial and multi-residential
* Founder-led culture built on trust, quality and genuine relationships
* Supportive, down-to-earth team that takes pride in doing things properly
* High autonomy and impact in a senior leadership role, shaping project delivery
* Real growth opportunities as the business continues to expand
If this sounds like you, then please apply now. Or if you'd like to hear more, then please feel free to call me (Harry) on :)