Construction Manager - SA (Commercial & Strata Repairs)

Nexus Project Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Vehicle

Job summary

Nexus Project Group in Adelaide is seeking a Construction Manager to lead our SA Commercial & Strata division. You will oversee complex repairs, mentor a team of Senior Estimators and Supervisors, and drive safety, quality and client satisfaction.

Based in Adelaide, this senior role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, requiring 7–10+ years in construction leadership, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of construction leadership or project management experience.
• Experience in commercial and strata projects; insurance exposure is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L and budgeting experience.
• Confident leader with ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project or Smartsheet) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver complex, higher-value commercial and strata repairs.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Senior Estimators and Supervisors.
• Set the bar for quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Drive the division’s commercial performance – from margin control to pricing strategy.
• Represent Nexus with professionalism and build trusted client relationships.
• Champion scheduling, workflow and process excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L

Scheduling software

MS Project/Smartsheet

Excel

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Construction Manager - SA (Commercial & Strata Repairs)

At Nexus Project Group, we’re industry specialists in insurance, strata and commercial construction. With a strong reputation for delivering technically sound, high-quality outcomes, we’re continuing to grow and we’re excited to welcome an experienced Construction Manager to help drive our South Australian Commercial & Strata division forward.

Based from Adelaide, this senior leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, leads with integrity, and knows how to balance the big-picture strategy with on-the-ground delivery.

What You’ll Do

Oversee and deliver complex, higher-value commercial and strata repairs

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Senior Estimators and Supervisors
Set the bar for quality, safety and client satisfaction

Drive the division’s commercial performance – from margin control to pricing strategy

Represent Nexus with professionalism and build trusted client relationships

Champion scheduling, workflow and process excellence

What You’ll Bring

7–10+ years’ experience in construction, including senior leadership or project management roles

Proven expertise in commercial and/or strata projects – insurance industry exposure highly regarded

Strong financial acumen with P&L and budgeting experience

Confident leader and communicator who can engage internal teams and external stakeholders
Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project or Smartsheet), Excel, and project tracking systems

Why Nexus?

We’re not just about building structures – we’re building careers, relationships, and opportunities. Here’s what you can expect:

A respected name with strong industry relationships

Support from a committed leadership team

The autonomy to lead and innovate

The chance to shape a growing division

Attractive salary package and vehicle on offer

Just a Heads Up

As part of our hiring process, you may be asked to complete a National Police Check, and a skills assessment.