Construction Manager

Haven Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car, phone, iPad and laptop provided

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

Haven Recruitment is partnering with a respected residential builder to recruit a Construction Manager for the standard homes division in Queensland. You’ll lead five Supervisors, each directing around 15 homes across the Sunshine Coast to Caboolture, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget.

We’re seeking a proven leader with 10+ years in residential construction, a QBCC Site Supervisor Licence, strong budgeting and team-development skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in residential construction with proven management experience.
• QBCC Site Supervisor Licence and Construction White Card are required.
• Experience leading Supervisors and delivering multiple builds.
• Strong knowledge of building legislation, NCC/BCA, WHS regulations, and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and variations across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor five Construction Supervisors and drive team performance.
• Oversee schedules, site progress, subcontractors, and resources to keep builds moving.
• Monitor costs, margins, variations, and progress claims to protect profitability.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with legislation and contractual requirements.
• Work with WHS Officer to maintain safe construction sites.
• Foster relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting and use of construction management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Residential construction leadership

People development

Risk & cost control

Communication & organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Reporting systems

Job description

Haven Recruitment is partnering with a respected, multi-award-winning residential builder to find an experienced Construction Manager for their standard homes division. With more than 30 years in the industry, this business combines an established reputation for quality with a collaborative team culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who enjoys developing people, driving performance and delivering homes they can be proud of.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead approximately five Construction Supervisors, each overseeing around 15 homes, with projects spanning the Sunshine Coast to Caboolture. Combining operational oversight with practical leadership, you’ll support your team to deliver homes safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and managing Construction Supervisors, supporting their development and holding them accountable for performance and KPIs.
• Overseeing construction schedules, site progress, trade availability and resources to keep builds moving.
• Monitoring costs, margins, variations, overruns and progress claims, taking action to protect project profitability.
• Maintaining quality standards, minimising defects and ensuring compliance with building legislation, codes and contractual requirements.
• Working closely with Supervisors and the WHS Officer to maintain safe construction sites.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, documentation and effective use of construction systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and construction outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

You’re a capable residential construction leader who sets clear expectations, supports your team and tackles challenges with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You’ll bring:

• At least 10 years’ experience in residential construction, including demonstrated construction management and leadership experience.
• A current QBCC Site Supervisor Licence and Construction White Card.
• Proven experience managing, developing and driving accountability within a team of Construction Supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of building legislation, NCC/BCA requirements, WHS regulations and residential construction compliance.
• Experience overseeing scheduling, subcontractors, budgets, quality control and project delivery across multiple builds.
• Strong commercial judgement, with confidence managing costs, margins, variations and budget overruns.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, construction management software and reporting systems.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Attractive package: $140,000–$150,000 + Super.
• Fully equipped: Car, phone, iPad and laptop provided.
• Leadership scope: Take ownership of team performance and construction delivery.
• Established reputation: Join a respected, award-winning residential builder.
• Collaborative culture: Work with a business that values honesty, integrity and transparency.
• Coastal region: Oversee projects from the Sunshine Coast through to Caboolture.