Construction Manager

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

A birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking a Construction Manager to lead and grow high-performing project teams across the ACT region. You will provide strategic oversight, mentor Project Managers, and drive outcomes that balance safety, quality, schedule, and budget for a diverse portfolio including commercial, industrial, education, health, and government sectors.

Reporting to the State Construction Manager, you will cultivate client relationships, navigate complex challenges, and contribute to ongoing capability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects across diverse sectors.
• Proven track record leading Project Managers and high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, forecasts, risk, and performance oversight.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, legislation, and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight across multiple projects and teams.
• Mentor Project Managers to drive commercial, operational, and client outcomes.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, programme, commercial, and stakeholder objectives.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and delivery challenges across portfolios.
• Guide procurement, design management, contract administration, financial management, and project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Review performance, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to keep projects on track.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Contract administration

People development

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

At Hindmarsh, our Construction Managers play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our projects, our people, and our client relationships. You'll be responsible for building high-performing teams, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving commercial and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the ACT. With a strong pipeline of high-profile and challenging work, our projects span the commercial, industrial, education, health, government, and mixed-use sectors.

Working closely with the State Construction Manager and leadership team, you'll provide oversight and guidance to Project Managers and project teams, helping navigate complex challenges, drive project performance, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and communities. Through your leadership and technical expertise, you'll help strengthen capability across the business and contribute to the continued growth and success of Hindmarsh.

Reporting to the State Construction Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and strategic oversight across multiple projects and project teams.
• Supporting and mentoring Project Managers to drive successful commercial, operational, and client outcomes.
• Driving performance across safety, quality, programme, commercial, and stakeholder objectives.
• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities, and key delivery challenges across your portfolio.
• Providing guidance and support across procurement, design management, contract administration, financial management, and project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and industry stakeholders.
• Reviewing project performance, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to ensure projects remain on track and aligned with business objectives.
• Contributing to work-winning activities, tenders, business development initiatives, and continuous improvement across the business.

We are looking for team members who have:

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects across a variety of sectors and project values.
• A proven track record leading Project Managers and high-performing project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, risk, and project performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, legislation, and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience using construction management systems such as CHEOPS, Aconex, and related software platforms.
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for mentoring and developing people.

Build more than projects. Build the future of our business.

At Hindmarsh, you'll join a team where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you're more than just a number.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside of work