Construction Manager

Unyte; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Unyte is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major civil projects in Brisbane, overseeing safety, quality, schedule and cost. You will mentor Project Managers and engineers, align with senior leadership and drive high-performance teams.

The role demands strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, with a track record of delivering $10-80M+ projects, strong stakeholder engagement and commitment to HSEQ excellence.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in civil construction.
• Proven delivery of projects valued at $10–80M+.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and procurement skills.
• HSEQ leadership and a safety-first mindset.
• Knowledge of Australian contract frameworks (AS4000, AS2124, PC 1-1998, VicRoads).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across major civil projects.
• Lead Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and broader project teams.
• Drive performance across program, cost, quality, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, resources and delivery programs.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, variations and claims.
• Lead procurement and subcontractor engagement for major packages.
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities while proactively managing risk.
• Lead contractual matters including variations, extensions of time and disputes.
• Build strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide visible leadership across HSEQ on high-risk sites.

Skills

Civil leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Contract administration

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder management

People development

Education

Bachelor degree in civil engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Jobpac

Expert Estimation

Job description

Construction Manager

Lead Major Civil Construction Projects | Unyte

Brisbane | Major Civil Infrastructure | $10 - 80M+ Projects | Senior Leadership Opportunity

Build What’s Possible With Unyte

Unyte is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the successful delivery of major civil construction projects and play a key role in driving safety, commercial performance, operational excellence and team development.

Construction Manager

Lead Major Civil Construction Projects | Unyte

Brisbane | Major Civil Infrastructure | $10 - 80M+ Projects | Senior Leadership Opportunity

Build What’s Possible With Unyte

Unyte is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the successful delivery of major civil construction projects and play a key role in driving safety, commercial performance, operational excellence and team development.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven construction professional who knows what it takes to deliver complex projects from mobilisation through to completion.

You’ll have genuine influence across project strategy, construction delivery, commercial performance, client relationships and people leadership, working closely with senior leadership and leading experienced Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and broader project teams.

If you’re a construction leader who combines strong operational capability with commercial acumen and a genuine passion for developing people, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

What you’ll do

As Construction Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across major civil projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and to the required quality standards.

You will:

• Lead the overall delivery of major civil construction projects valued at $10-80M+
• Provide leadership, direction and support to Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and broader project teams
• Drive project performance across program, cost, quality, risk and commercial outcomes
• Develop and manage project budgets, resources and delivery programs
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, cash flow, variations, claims and commercial risk
• Lead procurement and subcontractor engagement for major project packages
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities while proactively managing project risk
• Lead contractual matters including variations, extensions of time, claims and dispute resolution
• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders
• Provide visible and accountable leadership across HSEQ, particularly in high-risk construction environments
• Ensure projects are appropriately resourced and structured for successful delivery
• Lead project and construction meetings, creating clear accountability and driving outcomes
• Mentor, develop and performance-manage Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and engineering teams
• Drive consistency across project systems, processes, construction methodologies and delivery standards
• Work collaboratively with HSEQ, Finance, Procurement, Assets and People teams
• Support business development and client relationships to help secure repeat work and future opportunities

About you

You’re an experienced civil construction leader who can operate confidently at both a strategic and hands‑on level.

You will ideally bring:

• 10-15+ years’ experience within civil construction
• Proven experience delivering major projects valued at $10-80M+
• Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary project and construction teams
• Strong experience across project delivery, commercial management and contract administration
• Proven capability managing budgets, cost forecasting, procurement and commercial risk
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, programming and subcontractor management
• Experience managing clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders
• Strong HSEQ leadership and a genuine commitment to creating safe project environments
• Experience working across major Australian construction contract frameworks, including AS4000, AS2124, PC 1-1998 and/or VicRoads contracts
• Sound understanding of EBAs, Awards and relevant construction legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen, decision‑making and problem‑solving capability
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Experience with Jobpac and Expert Estimation will be highly regarded.

Why join Unyte?

At Unyte, we believe great projects are delivered by great people.

We Build Better Together — working collaboratively, supporting one another and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

We Innovate with Intent — challenging conventional thinking, solving problems and giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

And we Push What’s Possible — taking on complex challenges, setting ambitious goals and delivering outcomes we can be proud of.

As a Construction Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead major and complex civil infrastructure projects
• Work alongside experienced construction and project professionals
• Influence project strategy and commercial performance
• Develop and mentor the next generation of construction leaders
• Build strong, long‑term client relationships
• Make a genuine impact on project and business performance
• Be part of a collaborative and high‑performing team

Ready to lead what’s possible?

If you’re an experienced Construction Manager ready to take the next step in your career and lead major civil projects with a business that values people, performance and innovation, we want to hear from you.