Construction Manager

Western Civil & Earthmoving; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Civil & Earthmoving is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead self-perform civil infrastructure projects across Cape York and Far North Queensland. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing civil construction business, delivering successful projects while supporting the development of our people and the communities in which we operate.

In this role you will plan, schedule, budget and oversee safety, quality and environmental management while mentoring local teams and

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience with a civil contractor overseeing self-perform civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering earthworks, roads, concrete works or related civil infrastructure.
• Strong planning, budgeting, monitoring and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety, quality and environmental management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage teams, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholder relationships.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to resolve construction challenges.
• Respectful approach to working with First Nations people and local communities.
• Experience in regional or remote environments, preferably in northern Australia.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning and mobilisation through to delivery and completion.
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, plant operators and suppliers to ensure efficient site operations.
• Monitor progress, costs and performance, resolving issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead site safety, quality assurance and environmental management, including inspections, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
• Manage and mentor project teams, supporting local employment, training and upskilling.
• Build effective relationships with clients, community representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee project reporting, documentation and contractual requirements.
• Ensure construction activities respect Country, cultural considerations and the demands of remote environments.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team management

Problem solving

First Nations engagement

Remote environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of self-perform civil infrastructure projects across Cape York and Far North Queensland. This is an opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role in a growing civil construction business, delivering successful projects while supporting the development of our people and the communities in which we operate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning and mobilisation through to delivery and completion.
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, plant operators and suppliers to ensure efficient site operations.
• Monitor progress, costs and performance, resolving issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead site safety, quality assurance and environmental management, including inspections, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
• Manage and mentor project teams, supporting local employment, training and upskilling.
• Build effective relationships with clients, community representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee project reporting, documentation and contractual requirements.
• Ensure construction activities respect Country, cultural considerations and the demands of remote environments.

About you

• At least seven years' experience with a civil contractor overseeing self-perform civil infrastructure projects-essential.
• Experience delivering earthworks, roads, concrete works or related civil infrastructure.
• Strong planning, budgeting, monitoring and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety, quality and environmental management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage teams, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholder relationships.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to resolve construction challenges.
• A respectful approach to working with First Nations people and local communities.
• Experience working in regional or remote environments, preferably in northern Australia.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is highly regarded.

About us

Western Civil & Earthmoving is a 100% First Nations owned civil construction company based on Cape York Peninsula, delivering reliable, cost-effective services throughout Far North Queensland. We support sustainable regional development while creating meaningful employment, training and upskilling opportunities for local First Nations people. Our capabilities span civil infrastructure, mining, agriculture, land development and disaster recovery. We deliver bulk earthworks, road construction and resurfacing, major concrete works, service installations, environmental rehabilitation, dam construction and water-management systems. Safety, quality, environmental responsibility and respect for Country are central to how we work.

A salary package of circa $220,000, depending on experience.

A long-term, permanent role with a growing civil construction company.

Supportive leadership and collaborative project teams.

Opportunities to build on your experience and contribute to the development of our workforce.

Eligibility for performance bonuses under the employee incentive program.

The opportunity to contribute to regional infrastructure and lasting employment opportunities across Cape York and Far North Queensland.