Construction Manager

Linkforce Engineering; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay cycle

Career development opportunities

Employee Benefits Program

Job summary

Linkforce Engineering in Australia is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead onsite construction activities within the Projects team. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will ensure safe, on-schedule, budget-conscious delivery and uphold quality standards across multidisciplinary teams.

You will act as the main onsite interface with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, driving delivery outcomes, managing variations, coordinating planning and fostering strong client relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Construction Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Engineering qualification or trade qualification.
• Experience with Pronto and Primavera will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client, statutory, quality and safety requirements.
• Lead and manage onsite construction activities across multidisciplinary project teams (SMP and E&I).
• Identify innovative methods to improve project delivery outcomes.
• Monitor fabrication, procurement and material supply to ensure crews have equipment and resources.
• Align onsite activities with construction schedules and mitigate delays.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Multidisciplinary projects

On-site coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering qualification or trade qualification

Tools

Pronto

Primavera P6

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Linkforce is a leading integrated project delivery, maintenance, engineering and services business. Since our establishment in 2007, we have grown from a small team of shutdown specialists into a national organisation with more than 3,000 personnel and an extensive fleet of modern vehicles and equipment operating across Australia.

Our Projects division delivers multidisciplinary construction and project solutions for some of Australia's largest resource and industrial clients. With proven capability in both Brownfields and Greenfields project delivery, we provide end-to-end solutions from planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Projects team. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of onsite construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As the key onsite interface between project stakeholders, senior management and delivery teams, you will play a critical role in driving project outcomes and fostering strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with client, statutory, quality and safety requirements
• Leading and managing onsite construction activities across multidisciplinary project teams (SMP and E&I)
• Identifying innovative and efficient methods to improve project delivery outcomes
• Monitoring fabrication, procurement and material supply to ensure crews have the equipment and resources required to execute works efficiently and correctly the first time
• Ensuring onsite activities align with project construction schedules and proactively mitigating potential delays
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and vendors to support repeat business opportunities
• Managing and documenting project variations in a professional and commercial manner
• Overseeing all aspects of construction execution and site coordination
• Ensuring non-conforming conditions are identified and escalated through Quality Control processes
• Supporting successful project delivery through effective planning, communication and leadership

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Construction Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects
• Engineering qualification or trade qualification
• Proven ability to manage and execute end-to-end project deliverables
• Experience leading onsite construction teams and contractors
• Experience with Pronto and Primavera will be highly regarded

IN RETURN

You will be joining a high-performing team that will provide the support and opportunities needed to build a successful career with Linkforce. In return, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration with a fortnightly pay cycle
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing national business
• Employee Benefits Program, including discounts on travel, accommodation, retail, entertainment, health and wellbeing
• Strong organisational culture with team events and company social club
• The opportunity to work with industry-leading clients on major projects across Australia
• A values-driven organisation built on People, Unity, Agility, Determination and Delivery