Executive Construction Leader — Residential & Commercial

CGC Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment seeks an Head of Construction in Sydney to lead day-to-day operations of high-end residential homes and to develop a new commercial/small-works stream. You'll report to the MD and shape strategy for client relationships, design problem solving, and value engineering.

You will set standards for site teams, manage budgets and risk, coach a management team, and ensure WHS and quality compliance while building a scalable operating structure for six to eight concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Substantial construction experience with senior responsibility for multiple concurrent projects.
• Leadership experience in a well-structured construction organisation.
• Strong delivery across high-quality residential, refurbishment, commercial, retail or fit-out work.
• Proven commercial capability in forecasting, subcontract procurement, variations, claims, contracts and margin management.
• Evidence of implementing practical systems and lifting team accountability.
• A credible industry network and a track record of originating and converting opportunities.
• Commercially astute, direct, calm and accountable, and comfortable moving between strategy and site-level problems.
• Motivated by building a business and a leadership team, not just managing an existing portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across all live residential projects, and commercial and small works projects as that stream grows.
• Set clear expectations for Site Managers and hold them accountable for safety, quality, program, cost and communication.
• Own monthly cost-to-complete forecasting, margin reporting and cash flow visibility.
• Manage budgets, commitments, subcontract packages, variations and claims, and flag commercial and contractual risks early.
• Review existing systems and implement practical, scalable processes that suit a hands-on construction business.
• Use industry relationships to bring in suitable new work from architects, interior designers, project managers, consultants and commercial clients.
• Support early contractor involvement, buildability reviews, preliminary budgets and proposals, and maintain a disciplined opportunity pipeline.
• Build and coach a capable management team through regular one-to-ones, project reviews and performance discussions.
• Provide leadership oversight of WHS, quality assurance, environmental obligations and statutory compliance.
• Work under an agreed delegation of authority, making timely operational decisions and escalating material risks to the MD.

Job description

CGC Recruitment seeks an Head of Construction in Sydney to lead day-to-day operations of high-end residential homes and to develop a new commercial/small-works stream. You'll report to the MD and shape strategy for client relationships, design problem solving, and value engineering.

You will set standards for site teams, manage budgets and risk, coach a management team, and ensure WHS and quality compliance while building a scalable operating structure for six to eight concurrent projects.