Construction Manager

Seqwater; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqwater in Queensland is seeking a Construction Manager to deliver critical water infrastructure projects with a focus on safety and high quality. You will keep site activities on schedule, provide hands-on oversight, and collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to achieve strong project outcomes.

The role requires knowledge of Australian/New Zealand standards, strong safety and QA practices, and effective stakeholder engagement to support Seqwater's evolving operating model.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary or trade qualification and experience in electrical, mechanical, civil or structural, coupled with a sound demonstrated experience in the delivery of water infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience as a construction manager.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical water infrastructure projects by ensuring safe, high-quality construction outcomes.
• Keep site activities progressing to schedule with hands-on oversight during delivery.
• Work closely with contractors and stakeholders to achieve strong project outcomes while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Skills

Water infrastructure knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Safety management

Site inspections

Education

Tertiary or trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, civil or structural

Experience delivering water infrastructure projects

Job description

• Ensure safe, high-quality project delivery
• Manage contractors for strong outcomes

Be part of the future of South East Queensland at Seqwater

At Seqwater, we deliver the water that more than three million people across South East Queensland rely on every day. As we bring our new operating model to life, we are creating the capabilities, structures and ways of working that will shape our future—and deliver even greater value for our customers and communities.

This transformation is opening exciting opportunities across Seqwater. These newly created and redesigned roles will help strengthen our capability, embed our future operating model and build a high-performing organisation ready for what comes next.

About the role

As Construction Manager you’ll play a key role in delivering critical water infrastructure projects by ensuring safe, high-quality construction outcomes. You'll keep site activities progressing to schedule, provide hands‑on oversight throughout delivery, and work closely with contractors and stakeholders to achieve strong project outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety,

Mandatory Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary or trade qualification and experience in electrical, mechanical, civil or structural, coupled with a sound demonstrated experience in the delivery of water infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience as a construction manager.

Skills & Experience

• Sound understanding of water supply infrastructure, including dams, water treatment, storage and transport assets.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Australian/New Zealand construction Standards.
• Experience in commissioning management within the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil (preferably in the water industry.
• Sound knowledge of quality assurance, environmental management and workplace health and safety management related to infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated highly developed stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise, influence and negotiate with key stakeholders, external and internal clients, team members, regulatory authorities and consultation groups.
• Experience conducting site inspections, carrying out investigations and providing recommendations.

Role Requirements

• National Police Check
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Purpose with impact: Help protect and strengthen essential water services for Queensland communities
• Influence at scale: Play a leading role in an organisation-wide transformation
• Flexibility and support: Work in an environment that values wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration
• Room to grow: Access professional development and meaningful career opportunities
• Rewarding benefits: Receive competitive remuneration and a strong employee benefits offering

About Seqwater

Water is essential to life—and every day, our people help make safe, reliable and sustainable water services possible for South East Queensland. Guided by integrity, respect, care and courage, we are building an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.