Construction Manager - Demolition

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Divisional Manager – Demolition to lead operations on challenging demolition and decommissioning projects across industrial, energy, civil and mining environments. You will manage and mentor Project Managers and Engineers delivering multiple projects, with oversight of forecasts, budgets and client relations.

Some travel to sites is required. Join a market-leading contractor with strong pipeline and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years’ management experience on mining / civil construction projects.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Project management qualifications will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across operations.
• Monitor forecasts, budgets, and commercial issues.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers and Engineers.
• Coordinate internal and external resources and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Tendering

Business development

Planning

Scheduling

Site management

Client liaison

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Market leading and growing demolition & decommissioning contracting business Challenging and varied projects from smaller to $50m+, excellent pipeline with blue chip clients

Excellent career progression and company culture Managing teams on projects across East Coast Great opportunity as a Divisional Manager / Construction Manager to work with a well-established and growing contractor on demolition and decommissioning projects across industrial, energy, civil and mining environments. Our client is a well-established and market leading demolition and decommissioning contractor, they are looking for an experienced and dedicated Construction Manager / Divisional Manager – Demolition to join their growing business.

Our client provides their services across a number of industry sectors such as building construction, industrial, mining and resources, oil and gas, energy, environmental etc. and you will be responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of a number of challenging projects. Types of projects include demolition, decommissioning, remediation etc. Typical values from $2.5m to $50m+.

You will be managing and mentoring a team of Project Managers and Engineers that are delivering the projects. The role will involve overall management of operations over multiple concurrent projects, monitoring forecasts, budgets, commercials, contractual issues etc. as well as business development to grow the sectors with support from senior management. Having some previous demolition experience is preferable and some travel will be required to various projects.

Years of experience:7 - 15 years + Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Working on tenders and business development


• Planning and scheduling of construction activities


• Management of site project teams


• Quality Assurance, Cost and Time ManagementPreparation of management reports


• Resolving site issues in a timely manner


• Liaising with key clients and stakeholders


• Coordinating internal and external resources

Recruitment and mentoring of teamsQualifications and Requirements:Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar7 – 15+ years’ management experience on mining / civil construction projects Project management qualifications will be advantageous

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven understanding of construction with a hands-on approach


• Proven ability to effectively lead and delegate


• Effective problem-solving abilities


• Ability to resolve conflict and manage client expectationsHigh level of organisation and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills