Co-Founder @ hyrd | Recruitment | Innovation
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 Responsibilities
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
* 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
* 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
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