Construction Manager - Water & Wasterwater Infrastructure

Aquatec Maxcon; Gold Coast City; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aquatec Maxcon is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a water infrastructure project on the Gold Coast, Elanora. You will coordinate and oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

The role suits someone with a strong mechanical construction background who excels at leading teams, solving problems and driving project success.

Competenze

• A relevant mechanical trade qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or managing mechanical construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations including pumps, valves, pipework and equipment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors in a live construction environment.
• Solid understanding of WHS requirements, construction methodologies and quality assurance processes.

Mansioni

• Lead and coordinate daily site operations, supervising staff, trades and subcontractors.
• Plan, schedule and allocate labour, equipment and materials to meet milestones and budgets.
• Oversee mechanical installation works, including piping, pumps, valves and equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture with site pre-starts, toolbox talks and WHS compliance.
• Develop construction methodologies, work packs and schedules with the Project Manager.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality against standards and contracts.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to maintain efficient site operations.
• Maintain site records, QA documentation and progress reports.
• Liaise with project engineers, management, clients and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Mechanical trade qualification

Team leadership

Pumps and valves

Project coordination

WH&S knowledge

Planning & scheduling

Communication skills

Formazione

Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Us

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

• 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.