Construction Manager

Bielby Holdings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Employee benefits

Job summary

Bielby Holdings in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an accomplished Construction Manager to lead delivery on a $400M regional infrastructure project, initially based in Sydney during design and moving to regional sites in 2027.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will supervise engineering, project delivery and site teams, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence while driving to meet budget and client objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading construction delivery on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Design & Construct delivery environments.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience managing engineers, supervisors and project delivery personnel.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams across major infrastructure projects as Construction Manager.
• Manage engineering, project delivery and site teams to ensure safe, efficient and profitable project delivery.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, programme, productivity and client satisfaction objectives.
• Contribute to cost control, forecasting, budgeting and procurement/managing subcontractors.
• Lead on-site personnel, ensuring resourcing of labour, plant and materials.
• Assist in development and maintenance of project schedules and monitor progress.
• Maintain a safe and healthy on-site environment in line with WHS requirements.

Skills

Construction leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

Stakeholder management

Safety & quality assurance

Project scheduling

Job description

Bielby is experiencing a period of sustained growth, supported by a strong pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities and continued expansion into new regions. Building on over 40 years of successful major project delivery, we are seeking an accomplished Construction Manager to join our team and be part of a major infrastructure project in NSW.

The role will initially be based in Sydney during design, before mobilising tothe regional site in early 2027.Youwill be part of a $400M major regional infrastructure project that will restore and strengthen critical transport links across regional New South Wales. More importantly, it is an opportunity to play a key role in Bielby's strategic expansion within NSW.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will take ownership of construction delivery, with engineering, project delivery and site teams working under your leadership to achieve outstanding project outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Lead delivery teams across major infrastructure projects as Construction Manager.
• Manage engineering, project delivery and site teams to ensure safe, efficient and profitable project delivery.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, programme, productivity and client satisfaction objectives.
• Contribute to effective cost control measures including forecasting, budget management as well as managing procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Lead and manage on-site personnel, ensuring adequate resourcing of labour, plant, and materials.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project schedules whilst monitoring progress
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment on site, ensuring adherence to all relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and company policies

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in construction leadership roles on road, bridge, transport or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Design & Construct project delivery environments.
• Strong expertise in construction methodology, planning, staging and project execution.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience managing engineers, supervisors and project delivery personnel.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A practical leadership style with a strong focus on delivery, accountability and team performance.

Why Bielby?

The Bielby Way – Where People Matter

At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job.

We’re proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we’re creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.

What you can expect:

• Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
• Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands‑on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.
• Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
• A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.
• People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.
• Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.
• A workplace that values different perspectives – we’re committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• As Bielby grows, you grow with us.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.