Construction Manager - Water & Wasterwater Infrastructure

Aquatec-Maxcon Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatec Maxcon Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast requires an experienced Construction Manager to lead day‑to‑day site construction activities for a water infrastructure project in Elanora. You will oversee mechanical installation works, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safe, on‑time delivery to the highest quality standards.

The role demands hands‑on leadership, strong mechanical background and proven ability to drive project outcomes while maintaining safety and budget controls.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience supervising or managing mechanical construction activities, ideally in water, wastewater or industrial processing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations including pumps, valves, pipework and equipment.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors in active construction environments.
• Knowledge of WHS/Safety requirements, construction methodologies and QA processes.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with project teams and clients.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment plant construction is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily site operations, supervising staff and subcontractors.
• Plan, schedule and allocate labour, equipment and materials to meet milestones and budgets.
• Oversee mechanical installation works (pumps, piping, valves and equipment).
• Promote safety culture with pre‑starts, toolbox talks, SWMS/JSAs and WHS compliance.
• Develop construction methodologies, work packs and schedules with the Project Manager.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality to spec and contract requirements.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries.
• Maintain site records, QA documentation, inspection records and progress reports.
• Liaise with project engineers, management, clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges to minimise delays and maintain momentum.
• Support project cost control, budget monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate inspections, completion documentation and client sign‑offs.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Team supervision

Safety management

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

Aquatec Maxcon is a leading Australian provider of water and wastewater treatment technologies, delivering innovative and reliable solutions to support essential infrastructure across Australia.

With extensive industry experience and a strong reputation for quality, we specialise in the design, construction and delivery of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Manager to join our team on a water infrastructure project based in Elanora on the Gold Coast.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing day‑to‑day site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity suited to someone with a strong mechanical construction background who enjoys managing people, solving problems and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As Construction Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading and coordinating daily site operations, including the supervision of employees, tradespeople and subcontractors.

Planning, scheduling and allocating labour, equipment and materials to meet project milestones and budgets.

Overseeing mechanical installation works, including piping, pumps, valves and associated treatment plant equipment.

Promoting a strong safety culture through site pre‑starts, toolbox talks, SWMS, JSAs and compliance with WHS requirements.

Developing construction methodologies, work packs and schedules in consultation with the Project Manager.

Monitoring construction progress, productivity and quality to ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.

Coordinating specialist subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries to maintain efficient site operations.

Maintaining accurate site records, quality assurance documentation, inspection records and progress reports.

Liaising with project engineers, management, clients and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.

Identifying and resolving construction challenges to minimise delays and maintain project momentum.

Supporting project cost control, budget monitoring and reporting.

Coordinating inspections, completion documentation and client sign‑offs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A relevant mechanical trade qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Demonstrated experience supervising or managing mechanical construction activities, ideally within water, wastewater or industrial processing facilities.

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical installations, including pumps, valves, pipework and associated equipment.

Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors in an active construction environment.

Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, construction methodologies and quality assurance processes.

Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams, clients and contractors.

A proactive, practical approach to managing competing priorities and meeting project deadlines.

A commitment to delivering high‑quality work safely and efficiently.

Full Australian working rights.

Previous experience in water or wastewater treatment plant construction, installation or refurbishment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Aquatec Maxcon?

Meaningful projects: Contribute to the delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

Established industry presence: Join an experienced Australian organisation specialising in water treatment solutions.

Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of daily construction activities and play an important role in successful project delivery.

Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced project managers, engineers and construction professionals.

Varied and challenging work: Apply your technical expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic construction environment.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced construction professional with a mechanical background and a passion for delivering quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Aquatec Maxcon is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a construction manager?
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• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?

Aquatec Maxcon is Australia's leading provider of water and wastewater technology and equipment. It was established in Ipswich, Queensland, in 1970 where it's Head Office and factory are located. It also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Townsville, Chinchilla, Thailand (Rayong Province) as well as Indonesia (Jakarta). It is now the only broad based water company in Australia and provides a complete range of in‑house services including:

Pilot plant and treatability studies;

Process selection and design;

In‑house manufacture;

Project management;

Equipment and process commissioning;

Plant operation and maintenance;

Building, owning and operating treatment plants; and

Speciality expertise in industrial waste.

It has a wide range of expertise from staff including professional engineers (civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical and environmental), draftspersons, boilermakers, fitter and turners, painters, certified water and wastewater plant operators, etc., supporting its specialist activities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Aquatec Maxcon is Australia's leading provider of water and wastewater technology and equipment. It was established in Ipswich, Queensland, in 1970 where it's Head Office and factory are located. It also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Townsville, Chinchilla, Thailand (Rayong Province) as well as Indonesia (Jakarta). It is now the only broad based water company in Australia and provides a complete range of in‑house services including:

Pilot plant and treatability studies;

Process selection and design;

In‑house manufacture;

Project management;

Equipment and process commissioning;

Plant operation and maintenance;

Building, owning and operating treatment plants; and

Speciality expertise in industrial waste.

It has a wide range of expertise from staff including professional engineers (civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical and environmental), draftspersons, boilermakers, fitter and turners, painters, certified water and wastewater plant operators, etc., supporting its specialist activities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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