Construction Manager

McNab Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Social Club and team events

Annual health and fitness subsidy

Parental leave program

Employee Assistance Program

Tailored development opportunities

Job summary

McNab Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our Sydney office and delivery teams, overseeing multiple projects from planning through to delivery while upholding safety, quality and client satisfaction.

You will mentor Project Managers, leverage local market knowledge to win repeat business, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors across the Group while championing McNab’s culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as Construction/Operations Manager with a commercial D&C builder overseeing multiple projects from planning through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of the Sydney industrial construction market with established relationships across clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sydney office and delivery teams from planning through to delivery, ensuring safety, quality and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, building cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Drive business growth by leveraging local connections and identifying repeat opportunities.

Skills

Construction management

Strategic leadership

Relationship management

Budgeting & risk management

Stakeholder management

WH&S compliance

Mentoring Project Managers

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Continued growth within the McNab Group has created an opportunity for an experienced and strategic Construction Manager to lead our Sydney office and commercial project delivery teams. You will oversee multiple projects, mentor and empower our Project Managers and drive exceptional outcomes from planning through to delivery, upholding McNab’s standards of safety, quality, leadership and client satisfaction.

Central to your role will be supporting the continued growth and success of our Sydney business. Drawing on your local market knowledge, you will build on our established relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors, develop new connections and help shape future project opportunities.

Joining McNab means becoming part of one of Australia’s leading construction, development and property groups, where strong relationships, commercial thinking and delivering certainty underpin everything we do. You will champion the McNab culture in Sydney, spending time with our Brisbane teams during your initial onboarding and through regular visits to build strong connections across the Group.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a Construction or Operations Manager with a commercial D&C builder, overseeing multiple projects from planning through to completion.
• A relationship-led approach, with a proven record of delivering successful projects and contributing to business growth.
• Strong knowledge of the Sydney industrial construction market, with established relationships across clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• The ability to build on existing relationships, develop new connections and identify opportunities for repeat business and future projects.
• Practical expertise in construction methodology, programming and subcontractor procurement.
• A proven ability to mentor Project Managers, develop capability, attract strong people and build cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience overseeing project budgets, managing risk and protecting project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and navigate complex conversations.
• A thorough understanding of WHS, quality assurance and compliance requirements, supported by a visible commitment to safety and quality.

About McNab

McNab is one of the largest Construction, Development and Property groups in Australia, with turnover exceeding $1bn each year. Despite our growth and size, we've never lost our small company DNA - which centres around genuine care for our staff, customers and all our stakeholders.

We genuinely care. We make it easy. We deliver certainty.

This is our promise - to our clients, and everyone we deal with. Delivering on these three things is what drives us at McNab. Everything we do, from recruiting and training to performance and promotion, centres around this promise.

We leverage the entire McNab Group to deliver certainty for our clients at a time of unprecedented uncertainty in the industry. And our approach works. From delivering our own property developments, to manufacturing our own building products, and a plethora of aligned businesses, your career at McNab goes well beyond traditional construction roles.

• Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
• Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events.
• Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.
• Parental leave program – Supporting you through life’s important milestones.
• Employee Assistance Program – We’ve got your back, with support whenever you need it.
• Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs.

This is a great opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff. If you're ready to join a team that invests in your future