Construction Manager

Longreach Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & wellbeing days

20% STIP bonus

Parental leave policy

Corporate discounts on retail stores &

Full-time permanent role

Accomplished leadership team

Generous salary package

Job summary

Longreach Recruitment is recruiting a Construction Manager in Western Australia to lead and coordinate multiple large-scale commercial projects, reporting to the Director. You will drive safety, quality and profitability while mentoring site teams and coordinating with Project Managers.

The role demands tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Engineering, a proven Tier 1/2 background, and a track record of delivering $200M+ projects for a main contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Construction Manager or Senior PM in Tier 1/major Tier 2 environments.
• Delivery of tier-one, complex commercial projects $200M+ for a main contractor.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead across multiple projects in WA portfolio.
• Support Project Managers and site teams to safety, quality and commercial targets.
• Drive operational excellence with Director, mentoring emerging leaders.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Programme management

Risk mitigation

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Safety culture & quality

Team development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

• Portfolio of large scale commercial building projects
• Senior leadership role reporting to the Director
• Tier 1 Commercial Builder - National Presence

Perks & Rewards:

• Additional annual leave & wellbeing days
• 20% Annual STIP bonus
• Generous parental leave policy for primary & secondary carers
• Corporate discounts on a range of retail stores and hotels
• Full‑time permanent role with a sought‑after builder
• Accomplished leadership team with strong tier 1 backgrounds
• Generous salary package
• A company that fosters exceptional client relationships, with much of their work coming from repeat clientele

About the Company:
Leading national Tier 1 construction firm with a reputation for delivering some of Australia’s most complex and iconic commercial projects. Known for their innovation and high‑performance culture, they have a strong pipeline of work in Western Australia across commercial, health, education, accommodation and hotels.

As Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role across multiple projects, supporting Project Managers and site teams to deliver to the highest standards of safety, quality and commercial performance. You will work closely with the Director to drive operational excellence, mentor emerging leaders, and ensure consistent delivery across the WA portfolio.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or Senior PM in a tier 1/major tier 2 environment
• Successful history delivering tier one, complex commercial building projects $200M+ for a main contractor
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop high‑performing project teams
• Strong capability in programme management, risk mitigation and project governance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to support project profitability and contract performance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to drive a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement