Job Title: Project Leadership Manager
This role is for a results-driven leader with expertise in construction project management, who can lead and develop teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence, motivate, and hold others accountable. They will have experience in contracts administration and negotiations, as well as a strong understanding of the Building Code of Australia and construction legislation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of project managers, supervisors, and administrators to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery. This includes driving accountability and performance across the team, fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with senior leadership to align operational delivery with business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, support, and develop a small team of project managers, supervisors, and administrators to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery.
* Drive accountability and performance across the team by setting clear expectations and monitoring delivery against scope, budget, and schedule.
* Foster a high-performance culture where people are empowered, supported, and outcomes-focused.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements, including NCC and HSE.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational delivery with business strategy.
* Monitor project pipelines, resourcing, and risks to ensure proactive decision-making.
* Provide coaching, guidance, and feedback to build capability within the team.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Trade and tertiary qualifications in Construction or related discipline, including a Commercial Builder's Licence (or willingness and ability to obtain).
* A significant amount of experience and a proven track record in construction leadership roles, ideally overseeing multiple projects and teams comprised of both direct staff and subcontractors.
* Experience in contracts administration and negotiations with both industry-developed and Australian standards conditions.
* Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and hold others accountable.
* Commercial acumen and the ability to balance operational detail with big-picture goals.
* A strong understanding of the Building Code of Australia and construction legislation.
* Clear and confident communication – both up and down the chain and with clients.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to pivot, prioritise, and solve problems as they arise.
What We Offer:
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive remuneration package.