Construction Manager

Talent Corp; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 172,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Contract role (2-3 months)

Job summary

Talent Corp is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a major project with an ASX-listed manufacturer in Australia. This hands-on, delivery-focused role requires coordinating construction activities and managing contractors to drive safe project outcomes on an initial 2–3 month contract.

The successful candidate will oversee construction activities, supervise multiple groups, and maintain momentum while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and contractor performance across the project.
• Coordinate multiple groups of site personnel to maintain momentum and safety.
• Drive project progress and ensure key deliverables are achieved.
• Maintain a strong focus on safe work practices and site safety.
• Identify and address construction risks, issues and constraints.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to support effective delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance and hold teams to outcomes.

Skills

Construction management

Contractor management

Safety focus

Stakeholder coordination

Fast-paced delivery

Availability immediately

Job description

Major project with an ASX-listed manufacturer

Initial 2 to 3-month contract

$151 per hour including superannuation

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a major project with a leading ASX-listed manufacturer.

This is an initial 2 to 3-month contract requiring a hands-on, delivery-focused professional who can effectively coordinate construction activities, manage contractors and drive safe project outcomes.

Construction Manager

• Major project with an ASX-listed manufacturer

• Initial 2 to 3-month contract

• $151 per hour including superannuation

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a major project with a leading ASX-listed manufacturer.

This is an initial 2 to 3-month contract requiring a hands-on, delivery-focused professional who can effectively coordinate construction activities, manage contractors and drive safe project outcomes.

The Role

As Construction Manager, you will oversee construction activities and contractor performance across the project. You will coordinate multiple groups of people, maintain momentum against project requirements and ensure work is completed safely and effectively.

The position will require approximately 50+ hours per week, with some weekend work potentially required depending on project demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate construction activities across the project

• Oversee contractors and multiple groups of site personnel

• Drive project progress and ensure key deliverables are achieved

• Maintain a strong focus on safety and safe work practices

• Identify and address construction risks, issues and constraints

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to support effective delivery

• Monitor contractor performance and hold teams accountable for outcomes

About You

• Approximately 10+ years' construction management experience

• Construction management experience across commercial, heavy industrial or manufacturing environments

• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and sizeable workforces

• Strong safety focus within construction and project environments

• Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment

• Confident coordinating multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

• Available immediately or within two weeks

Candidates should be comfortable committing to the initial 2 to 3-month contract period. Further work may be possible, but an extension cannot currently be guaranteed.