Senior Services Manager

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC); Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is seeking an experienced Services Manager for the AIS Podium Project in Canberra. You will lead building services across a technically complex Major Project, coordinating contractors and internal teams to deliver high-performance facilities for elite athletes.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and a track record delivering large-scale construction services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within senior-level services management.
• Strong building services experience within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, health, education, sporting or similarly complex projects.
• Strong understanding of building services coordination, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing services teams.
• Strong subcontractor, consultant and stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of services contracts.
• Confident communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee building services delivery across the project.
• Coordinate services contractors, consultants and internal project teams.
• Drive services planning, coordination and integration across construction activities.
• Manage services-related contracts and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Identify risks, constraints and opportunities early and drive practical solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure services are delivered to the required standards.
• Lead, mentor and support members of the services team.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery.
• Work collaboratively across project, safety, commercial and operational teams.
• Support commissioning, completion and successful handover of building services.

Skills

Senior leadership

Building services coordination

Stakeholder management

Planning & problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

At Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC), we’ve earned a reputation for delivering high-quality projects with certainty. As our business continues to grow, we’re focused on meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients and industry stakeholders.

We’re committed to building strong, long-term partnerships, and to achieve this, we need the very best construction talent to help us lead major projects.

Why Join RCC?

• Major Project Opportunities: Be part of landmark projects that will shape the future of the industry.
• Career Growth & Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to elevate your career.
• Family Values: We prioritise a supportive and inclusive culture that values the individual and promotes well-being.
• A Thriving Business: Join a growing company with a strong portfolio, industry momentum, and long-term career potential.

Be part of a landmark project shaping the future of Australian sport!

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is seeking an experienced Services Manager to join our Major Projects team in Canberra, playing a key leadership role in delivering the landmark Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Podium Project.

This is more than another construction project. It's an opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation redevelopment that will transform Australia's high-performance sporting facilities and support our athletes on the road to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

About The Project – AIS Podium Project

The AIS Podium Project represents a $249.7 million Australian Government investment in the redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport campus in Canberra.

As the most significant upgrade to the AIS in more than four decades, this landmark project will deliver three world-class facilities designed to support athlete development, performance, wellbeing and accessibility.

The Project Includes

• High Performance Testing and Training Centre: A state-of-the-art facility providing advanced equipment and specialised environments to support athlete testing, training and development.
• Indoor Sports Dome: A large, purpose-built indoor sporting facility providing 24/7, all-weather training opportunities for multiple sports, including track and field.
• AIS Athletes Village: A new multi-storey, fully para-accessible accommodation facility housing up to 200 people, providing modern living and recovery spaces for Australia's elite athletes.

Together, these facilities will create a modern, high-performance sporting environment that supports Australia's Olympic, Paralympic and other elite athletes for generations to come.

For our project team, this represents an opportunity to contribute to a technically complex, nationally significant development and deliver infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for Australian sport.

The Opportunity

As Services Manager, you'll take a leadership role in the coordination and delivery of building services across this technically complex Major Project.

Working closely with the broader project leadership team, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you'll ensure services are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to the quality and performance standards required.

With three distinct, highly specialised facilities forming part of the redevelopment, this role offers the opportunity to oversee complex building services requirements across high-performance sporting, training and accommodation environments.

You'll bring both technical expertise and strong leadership, helping drive collaboration across the project and ensuring services requirements are successfully integrated throughout delivery.

RCC's Services Manager position is designed as a senior role within the services function, requiring the ability to lead teams, optimise delivery and provide strategic guidance on services-related decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee building services delivery across the project.
• Coordinate services contractors, consultants and internal project teams.
• Drive services planning, coordination and integration across construction activities.
• Manage services-related contracts and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Identify risks, constraints and opportunities early and drive practical solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure services are delivered to the required standards.
• Lead, mentor and support members of the services team.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery.
• Work collaboratively across project, safety, commercial and operational teams.
• Support commissioning, completion and successful handover of building services.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Services Manager who has successfully delivered services across large-scale, technically complex construction projects and enjoys being part of a collaborative project environment.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• 5+ years' experience within senior-level services management.
• Strong building services experience within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, health, education, sporting or similarly complex projects.
• A strong understanding of building services coordination, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing services teams.
• Strong subcontractor, consultant and stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of services contracts.
• Confident communication and leadership skills.
• A Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Why RCC?

At Richard Crookes Constructions, our people are at the heart of what we do.

We're proudly Australian owned and have built our reputation through the strength of our people, relationships and the quality of the projects we deliver.

Joining RCC Means Access To

• Career-defining Major Projects
• Genuine career development and progression
• Birthday Leave
• U Days – additional wellbeing leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Calm Premium membership
• Novated leasing
• Employee recognition programs

If you're an experienced Services Manager looking for a technically challenging Major Project with genuine purpose and legacy, we'd love to hear from you.

We value the knowledge, experience, and perspectives of First Nation peoples, and strongly encourage applications from First Nation candidates.

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