Services Manager

CTC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC in Adelaide is seeking a highly capable Services Manager to lead the delivery of building services across major commercial projects. You will oversee design development through to commissioning, practical completion and handover, coordinating with project managers, site teams, consultants and clients.

You will bring extensive experience in building services management, a senior leadership mindset, and strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building services management within the commercial construction industry.
• Senior Services Manager or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire.
• Experience managing building services on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Understanding of design coordination, construction delivery and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing services subcontractors, consultants, budgets, programs and project risks.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing services team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• A proactive approach with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of all building services across major construction projects.
• Oversee the coordination of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire and other building services.
• Develop and implement project-specific services delivery strategies.
• Work closely with design and construction teams to resolve technical issues and minimise project risk.
• Manage services programming, quality, compliance and subcontractor performance.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to services engineers and project teams.
• Develop commissioning strategies and plans.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, IST, witness testing and authority approvals.
• Oversee operational readiness, training, defects management and final handover.
• Lead, mentor and develop Services Engineers and junior team members.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly capable Services Manager to join a leading commercial construction team in Adelaide.

This is a senior, project-based leadership role overseeing the delivery of all building services throughout the full project lifecycle, from design development and construction through to commissioning, practical completion and final handover.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Site Teams, Consultants, Subcontractors and Clients, you will take ownership of ensuring all building services are coordinated, delivered safely and efficiently, and meet project specifications, timeframes and client expectations.

The Role Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the delivery of all building services disciplines across major construction projects.
• Oversee the coordination of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire and other building services.
• Develop and implement project-specific services delivery strategies.
• Work closely with design and construction teams to resolve technical issues and minimise project risk.
• Manage services programming, quality, compliance and subcontractor performance.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to services engineers and project teams.
• Develop and manage commissioning strategies and plans.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, integrated systems testing (IST), witness testing and authority approvals.
• Oversee operational readiness, training, defects management and final project handover.
• Lead, mentor and develop Services Engineers and junior team members.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.

About You To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Extensive experience in building services management within the commercial construction industry.
• Previous experience in a senior Services Manager or equivalent leadership position.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple building services disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire.
• Proven experience managing building services on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, construction delivery and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing services subcontractors, consultants, budgets, programs and project risks.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing services team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership position with responsibility for delivering complex building services packages on significant construction projects.

You will have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, work alongside experienced construction professionals and play an integral role in delivering high-quality projects from start to finish.

If you are an experienced Services Manager who enjoys taking ownership, leading teams and delivering outstanding project outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.