Construction Manager

Boral; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Mentoring from industry leaders

Career opportunities within Boral

Australian-owned and operated

Job summary

Boral Australia is seeking a Construction Manager for the St Peters Concrete Batch Plant Project in Sydney on a 14‑month fixed-term contract. You will lead day‑to‑day construction planning, coordinate crews and contractors, and work with operations and design teams to deliver safely, on time and to quality standards.

You will support the Senior Project Manager, manage competing priorities, and ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and design requirements across site activities.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications are required with significant industry experience.
• NSW General Construction Induction (White) Card is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering engineering or construction projects within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing or related sectors.
• Working knowledge of WHS Codes of Practice and legislation.
• Experience coordinating managing contractors and supporting project delivery from construction through to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Day to day construction coordination of crews, subcontractors and tradespeople, including site inductions, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and permits.
• Coordinate activities to align with project schedules to ensure timely completion of each construction phase.
• Resolve site-related issues promptly to prevent delays and update the Senior Project Manager.
• Liaise with contractor site managers to coordinate trade activities and material deliveries.
• Report progress through site diaries and regular construction progress reports.
• Ensure completion of Inspection & Test Plans to design specifications and quality standards.
• Work with Site Safety Manager and Environmental Manager to maintain safe and compliant site.

Skills

Trade qualifications

WH&S knowledge

Contractor coordination

Project reporting

Job description

The Construction Manager will support the delivery of Boral’s St Peters Concrete Batch Plant Project, providing construction & site supervision. Working closely with the contractors’ construction teams and Boral operational teams, the role will assist with the day-to-day management of coordination of construction activities.

Providing hands on support during day-to-day construction planning and execution, the Construction Manager will support the Senior Project Manager to ensure all works are undertaken safely and to strict compliance and quality standards. This is a delivery focused role suited to an individual comfortable working across construction and operational functions, managing competing priorities, engaging effectively with stakeholders and supporting the Senior Project Manager to ensure safe and efficient project outcomes. This is a 14 month fixed term contract based on site at St Peters, Sydney.

Your day will involve:

• Construction Coordination
  • Day to day work coordination of construction crews, subcontractors and tradespeople, including site inductions, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and completion of permits.
  • Coordinate project activities to align with project schedules to ensure timely completion of each construction phase.
  • Resolve site-related issues and conflicts promptly to prevent delays and maintain workflow continuity and/or escape issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Liaise with contractors’ site managers to promote collaboration and coordinate trade activities, as well as workforce allocation, and material deliveries to support efficient project execution and minimise operational impact.
• Liaise with Boral stakeholders (Operations, Environmental Managers and Safety Managers) to address concerns and provide updates.
• Liaise with Boral’s Engineering team and Design Consultants to resolve Requests For Information, design errors and/or omissions.
• Reporting
  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify and resolve issues and/or delays, and
  • Monitor and provide regular construction progress reports (site diary) and updates throughout the construction process.
• Quality & Safety
  • Ensuring the completion of Inspection & Test Plans to compliance with design specifications and quality standards, and work with Boral’s Site Safety Manager and Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with all Boral’s safety management system & environmental requirements to maintain a safe and secure worksite.

What are we looking for?

• Trade qualifications supported by significant and relevant industry experience.
• NSW General Construction Induction (White) Card.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering engineering or construction projects within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing or related sectors.
• Working knowledge of WHS Codes of Practice and legislation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating managing contractors and supporting project delivery from construction through to commissioning.

What’s on offer?

• Earn a competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Embark on genuine career opportunities within Boral Australia and be involved in iconic projects that will allow you to take part in creating a world that future generations will be proud of
• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts
• Broaden your horizons through exposure to our integrated operations
• We are Australian-owned and operated
• Opportunity to purchase additional leaveGenerous paid parental leave entitlements.

About Boral

We are Australia’s leading vertically-integrated construction materials solution provider and have been helping to build and enable a strong, modern Australia for more than 75 years. Our integrated network includes upstream assets – quarries, cement operations and our bitumen JV - and downstream operations across, recycling, concrete and concrete placing and asphalt.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability andRespect.

We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.