Construction Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a portfolio of transport and electrical infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will report to the General Manager – Transport Infrastructure Projects and oversee construction delivery, safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.

This pivotal role involves guiding Project Managers, Engineers and site teams, driving planning, resource allocation and subcontractor management while strengthening

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading construction delivery across large mobility and utility projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams including PMs, engineers and field staff.
• Solid commercial understanding: budgets, forecasting and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery function across a portfolio of transport infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project delivery across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Electrical Supervisors and site delivery teams.
• Drive construction planning, resource allocation, subcontractor management and project execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients, government authorities and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth and performance of the business.

Skills

Construction management

Civil infrastructure

Electrical infrastructure

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Construction Manager to join a highly regarded infrastructure business with an established presence across Queensland.

Reporting directly to the General Manager – Transport Infrastructure Projects, you will take ownership of the construction delivery function, overseeing a diverse portfolio of transport and electrical infrastructure projects.
This is a pivotal appointment, taking over from a long-standing Construction Manager who has been with the business for over 15 years. It presents an excellent opportunity to step into an established operation, build on an existing legacy and work alongside an experienced leadership team.

The business has developed an excellent reputation for its workplace culture, with a strong history of employee retention and long-tenured employees. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where people are genuinely valued and careers are built for the long term.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Construction Manager to join a highly regarded infrastructure business with an established presence across Queensland.

Reporting directly to the General Manager – Transport Infrastructure Projects, you will take ownership of the construction delivery function, overseeing a diverse portfolio of transport and electrical infrastructure projects.
This is a pivotal appointment, taking over from a long-standing Construction Manager who has been with the business for over 15 years. It presents an excellent opportunity to step into an established operation, build on an existing legacy and work alongside an experienced leadership team.

The business has developed an excellent reputation for its workplace culture, with a strong history of employee retention and long-tenured employees. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where people are genuinely valued and careers are built for the long term.

The Opportunity

• Lead the construction delivery function across a portfolio of transport infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project delivery across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Electrical Supervisors and site delivery teams.
• Drive construction planning, resource allocation, subcontractor management and project execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients, government authorities and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth and performance of the business.

About You

• Proven experience in a Construction Manager, Operations Manager, Delivery Manager or Senior Project Management position.
• Background in either Civil or Electrical Infrastructure.
• Experience delivering multiple concurrent infrastructure projects, ideally within TMR, local government, utilities or similar environments.
• Exposure to transport infrastructure, including traffic signals, road lighting, ITS, electrical infrastructure or associated civil works will be highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen, including project financials, forecasting, contract administration and subcontractor management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline will be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sunshine Coast-based leadership opportunity.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Direct reporting line to the General Manager.
• Join an established and highly regarded Queensland infrastructure business.
• Take over from a long-serving Construction Manager with 15+ years in the business.
• Excellent workplace culture with a strong history of employee retention.
• Opportunity to lead an established construction function and make a genuine impact.