Senior Construction Manager | HVAC Mechanical Services

Building Services Recruitment Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Services Recruitment Australia seeks an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead large-scale HVAC/mechanical services projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centres and infrastructure sectors in Victoria.

You will oversee delivery teams, drive safety, programme, quality and profitability, and shape project strategy from start-up through completion, while nurturing strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering mechanical services projects.
• Proven ability to lead large delivery teams and portfolios.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Sound knowledge of Australian construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple mechanical services projects concurrently.
• Manage Project Managers, Site Managers and delivery teams.
• Drive safety, programme, quality and profitability.
• Build and maintain client, consultant, and subcontractor relationships.
• Oversee construction planning, resource allocation and workforce management.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasts and commercial outcomes.
• Identify operational improvements and growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Financial acumen

HVAC/mechanical services

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Senior Construction Manager | HVAC Mechanical Services

Senior Construction Manager | Mechanical Services

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager or Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large-scale mechanical services projects across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centre and infrastructure sectors.

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing project delivery teams, driving operational performance, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and financial outcomes.

Working closely with senior management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping project strategy, managing resources, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

About the Role

• Leading the delivery of multiple mechanical services projects concurrently
• Managing Project Managers, Site Managers and delivery teams
• Driving project performance across safety, programme, quality and profitability
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Leading construction planning, resource allocation and workforce management
• Monitoring project financial performance, forecasts and commercial outcomes
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and business growth
• Supporting tender reviews, project start-up activities and strategic planning

About You

• Significant experience in mechanical services / HVAC construction delivery
• Proven experience managing large and complex projects or project portfolios
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities
• Sound knowledge of Australian construction contracts and project delivery methodologies
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent trade background
• Experience delivering projects within healthcare, data centres, commercial, industrial or infrastructure sectors
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 mechanical contractor

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role within a well-established and growing business
• Opportunity to lead landmark mechanical services projects
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• A culture that values safety, performance, accountability and continuous improvement

If you are a proven construction leader looking to take ownership of a high-performing project portfolio and make a significant impact within a respected mechanical services contractor, we'd love to hear from you.