Cairns Construction Manager: Lead Delivery & Safety

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a major project in the Cairns region. You will oversee construction activities from planning through to delivery, driving safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes on a 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, manage risks, plans, and resource allocation, and foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture on site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction management within civil construction, bulk earthworks, or mining.
• Proven experience leading teams and complex project delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Sound understanding of contract administration, commercial management, and project controls.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to a high-performing, safety-focused workplace culture.
• Current driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities across the project.
• Develop and implement construction strategies, methodologies, and execution plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary direct team and subcontractors.
• Drive safety culture and ensure health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and mitigate.
• Plan, allocate resources, ensure productivity and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and project controls teams.
• Prepare and deliver project reports, forecasts, and construction progress updates.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Leadership & communication

Project scheduling & budgeting

Contract administration

Risk management

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering or related discipline

Job description

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a major project in the Cairns region. You will oversee construction activities from planning through to delivery, driving safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes on a 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, manage risks, plans, and resource allocation, and foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture on site.