Construction Manager

Guidera O'Connor; Melton; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

15 days personal leave

Additional annual leave for serviceMil

Company-funded wellbeing program

Job summary

Guidera O’Connor in Victoria seeks a Construction Manager to lead on-site construction activities on major projects from initial engagement to handover. You will work with Project Managers, the in-house Design Team, Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and trades to deliver safe, timely and cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires extensive construction experience, solid knowledge of the industry and the ability to lead teams while balancing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar construction role.
• Solid construction industry knowledge.
• Diploma or higher in Project or Construction Management.
• Ability to lead and manage teams while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong safety and quality focus.
• Water industry experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead site construction activities from engagement to handover.
• Ensure safety, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain quality and comply with policy and project specifications.
• Support upcoming large projects (70M+).

Skills

Construction leadership

Team leadership

Safety culture

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization under deadlines

Education

Diploma or higher in Project/Construction Management

Job description

From desalination plants providing clean water to Australian communities, to treatment facilities that return wastewater safely to the environment, Guidera O’Connor designs and delivers tailored solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Guidera O’Connor designs, constructs, and commissions:

• Pumping stations
• Filtration
• Aquifer storage and recovery
• Reuse systems

We work with customers across Australia, including:

• Local government
• Mining and resources companies
• Private asset owners
• Head contractors
• Engineering organisations

Our business is founded on five guiding principles: Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect, and Future, each of which inform our collaborative, innovative, solutions-focused approach.
More than infrastructure, we deliver value, creating the systems that make safe, clean water possible for people and communities across the country, now and into the future.

About the Role

Working with the Project Managers, in-house Design Team, Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and Tradesstaff; the Construction Manager is responsible for leading the site construction activities of projects from first engagement to handoverin a safe, timely and cost-effective manner; with a quality focus and adherence to company policy, customerexpectations and project specifications. The Construction Manager will be a key resourceon upcoming large ($70M+) projects.

About you

• Extensive experience in a similar role in construction
• Solid construction industry knowledge
• Have a Diploma or higher in Project or Construction Management
• An ability to effectively lead and manage teams of people coupled with an ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Self-motivation and strong communication skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• A strong safety and quality focus
• An ability to influence others while making sound decisions
• Water industry experience is highly valued

Guidera O'Connor is an equal opportunity employer. If you meet most, but not all of the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Guidera O’Connor, we value a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, culture, or identity.
As part of our commitment to gender equity, we aim to increase the participation of women in the construction industry and encourage applications from women for all roles.
As part of our Reconciliation Action commitment, we also strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In return for your skills and experience, we offer a supportive team environment, strong leadership, and meaningful work that contributes to essential infrastructure.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Additional annual leave for service milestones
• Company-funded wellbeing program

For further information, please contact the People & Culture team at *******@goc.net.au