General Manager – Fitout and New Build Construction Client Description:
Our client is a well-regarded and fast-growing Fitout and New Build construction company based in Sydney. The Directors are hands on in sales, preconstruction and client relationships and are now seeking a General Manager to take ownership of the operational engine of the business.
The company has a clear long-term goal to become the most trusted fitout company in Australia. They operate with a close-knit team, a supportive culture, solid values and a genuine commitment to quality, people and continuous improvement. This is the company’s first General Manager appointment and therefore carries significant scope to help define the structure, systems and operational direction of the business.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Directors while having full autonomy over operations, people, finance, client experience, systems and transformation across the organisation.
Role Responsibilities:
Full ownership of operations across delivery, pre construction, compliance, safety, workflow and resource planning
Ownership of the end to end client experience ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with company standards
Development of systems, structures, processes and business rhythms that support scalable and sustainable growth
Oversee all financial performance including budgets, forecasting, job costing, reporting and accountability for the overall PnL
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Directors based on performance data and business direction
Lead, coach and support the team including future leadership layers as the business expands
Champion the company’s culture of trust, development, accountability and continuous improvement
Drive technology adoption, automation and transformation initiatives across the business
Ensure alignment between sales pipeline, operational capacity and business planning
Lead all aspects of organisational structure including future team growth and capability planning
Role Requirements:
Extensive operational leadership experience within the construction industry
Experience across fitout, commercial construction, new build or similar project environments
Strong financial acumen including full responsibility for PnL performance
Demonstrated ability to build systems, processes, frameworks and companywide operational disciplines
People focused leadership approach centred on trust, clarity, communication and development
Proven ability to drive cultural alignment and support a positive team environment
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship building capability
Technologically confident with an interest in automation, innovation and digital improvement
Comfortable leading a growing business in partnership with hands on Directors
What’s in it for you:
Step into the inaugural General Manager role and help define the company’s next chapter
Work directly with forward thinking Directors who value partnership, trust and transparency
Shape the operational, cultural and strategic framework of a growing construction business
Competitive and compelling remuneration package reflective of senior leadership impact
Join a values led organisation driven by people, excellence and long-term growth
Influence at the highest level in a role designed to create lasting organisational impact
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