Construction Manager (Civil) - NT

Sitzler Pty; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitzler Pty in Darwin’s Berrimah Office is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Civil) to lead civil projects across the Northern Territory. This permanent, full-time role is based at our Darwin office, offering a pivotal position to shape outcomes, lead high-performing teams, and cultivate strong client and stakeholder relationships.

You will manage project operations, ensure WHS compliance, oversee tenders, risk management, and drive cost-effective design solutions with the project

Qualifications

• Minimum level of knowledge/skills/training required to carry out the job.
• Sound knowledge of project programming, resource management and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage project operations in line with directives and deliverables.
• Ensure WHS is maintained at all times.
• Coordinate, prepare and submit tenders as directed per company procedures.
• Identify risks and opportunities in each tender and drive cost-saving design solutions.

Skills

Project programming

Resource management

People management

Planning skills

Education

Nationally recognised construction induction

Degree in construction/civil

15+ years in construction/civil with senior level experience

10+ years in estimating, administration & project management

Driver's licence

Job description

Location: Berrimah Office, Darwin, Northern Territory

Job Category: Construction & Project Management

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Sitzler is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Civil) to lead the successful delivery of civil construction projects across the Northern Territory.

Based at our Berrimah Office in Darwin, this permanent, full-time opportunity will see you play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes, leading high-performing teams and building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project operations in accordance with project directives and deliverables
• Ensure WHS is maintained at all times
• Awareness of current and future tenders and market requirements in general
• Coordination, preparation and submission of tenders as directed in accordance with company procedures
• Identification of areas of risk and opportunities in each tender
• Assist in identifying practical cost saving design solutions for execution by design consultant and incorporation into cost plans
• Document records and maintain contact and communications with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and local authorities
• Promote and manage the identification of areas of risk and opportunities in the project and in each trade package
• Oversee subcontractor planning and coordination to ensure adherence to programme and minimise operational conflicts
• Assist the project team to develop processes for deficient areas as work progresses
• Responsible for effective team leadership ensuring productive and efficient project advancement, allowing for job sharing where necessary
• Regularly communicate with Direct Line Manager and project staff on project progress and construction issues
• Manage project industrial relations, liaising with the Direct Line Manager where required
• Ensure site standards are maintained at all times
• Foster, lead and promote good project culture presenting a collaborative environment of high morale
• In undertaking your role you must maintain the ability to access the project work site either permanently or at intervals required by the project as mandated by the Director's
• Promote the company’s image at all times
• To stay abreast of Corporate, Legislative and Statutory requirements applicable to your role

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Minimum level of knowledge/skills/training required to carry out the job

• Nationally Recognised Construction Induction
• Recognised Degree or minimum of 15 years in the construction or civil industry with senior level experience on major projects
• Minimum of 10 years in estimating, administration and project management /o r other relevant qualification andrelevant industry experience
• Complete understanding of construction or civil materials and method
• Drivers Licence

Sound knowledge

• Project programming
• Resource, people management and planning skills