Head of Preconstruction

Fusion People Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Pty Ltd is seeking a Head of Preconstruction to lead and optimise the preconstruction function in Sydney. You will drive end-to-end preconstruction, from concept and customer engagement through to construction readiness, while building structure, accountability and visibility across the function.

You will manage multiple teams, establish KPIs, and partner with senior stakeholders across Sales, Construction, Operations and Development to ensure alignment with broader business

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in construction or development.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams across design to construction readiness.
• Strong commercial and operational understanding of preconstruction.
• Experience establishing KPIs, reporting structures and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary preconstruction teams.
• Define and implement KPIs, reporting and performance measures.
• Oversee design, drafting and approvals to ensure smooth progression.
• Improve workflows, systems and processes to reduce delays.
• Manage project pipelines, resources, deadlines and risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Construction, Operations and Development to align objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications advantageous

Job description

An established and highly regarded organisation within the Australian residential construction and development sector is seeking an experienced Head of Preconstruction to lead and optimise its preconstruction operations.

This is a genuine senior leadership opportunity for an individual who can bring together people, process, design, approvals, customer experience and operational performance to create a high-performing preconstruction function.

The organisation has a strong presence within the Australian market and is entering an exciting period of continued growth and operational improvement.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the end-to-end preconstruction function, leading multiple teams and ensuring projects move efficiently from initial design through to construction readiness.

You will be responsible for bringing greater structure, accountability and visibility across the function, while developing the people, systems and processes required to support ongoing business growth.

Your remit will span areas including:

Drafting and design coordination

Planning and approvals / permits

Client selections

Customer care

Preconstruction project planning

Operational reporting and performance management

Process improvement and standardisation

Risk, compliance and quality

Cross-functional stakeholder management

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Construction, Operations and Development, ensuring the preconstruction function is aligned with broader organisational objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary preconstruction teams.

Establish clear KPIs, reporting structures and performance measures across the function.

Oversee design, drafting and approval processes to ensure projects progress efficiently and accurately.

Improve workflows, systems and processes to reduce delays, rework and operational bottlenecks.

Monitor project pipelines, resource requirements, deadlines and operational risks.

Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Develop and implement strategies that improve customer experience throughout the preconstruction journey.

Ensure projects and processes remain compliant with relevant building, planning and regulatory requirements.

Provide senior management with clear reporting, analysis and recommendations.

Build strong relationships across internal departments and external stakeholders.

Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning.

Act as a trusted operational adviser and change leader within the organisation.

About You

We are looking for an established construction or development professional who has operated at a senior management level and understands the complexities of taking projects from concept and customer engagement through to construction readiness.

Your background could come from a range of environments, including:

Residential construction

Developer-builder organisations

Volume or project home building

Design and preconstruction

Development management

Construction operations

Building approvals / planning

You may currently be operating as a Head of Preconstruction, Preconstruction Manager, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Operations Manager, Design Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar, and be ready to take the next step into a broader leadership position.

Most importantly, you will have demonstrated experience leading teams, managing competing priorities, improving operational performance and influencing senior stakeholders.

Significant experience within construction, development or a closely related environment.

Proven senior management or leadership experience.

Strong understanding of preconstruction processes and project lifecycles.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Strong commercial and operational understanding.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes, systems and KPIs.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

The ability to make evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

A genuine leadership mindset with the ability to develop and motivate people.

A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach.

Relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical business function and have a genuine impact on how projects are delivered.

You will have the opportunity to:

Lead a significant multidisciplinary function.

Influence senior leadership and broader business strategy.

Transform systems, processes and operational performance.

Develop high-performing teams and future leaders.

Shape the future direction of the organisation's preconstruction operation.

The organisation is open to considering exceptional candidates from interstate.

Relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate.

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