Construction Manager / Australia

Overview:

We have been engaged to assist a successful and growing builder, who are now in the next phase of their growth plan and are actively looking to add a Construction Manager to the team. Currently, the team sits at c35 permanent employees, with the construction team consisting of 7 Supervisors.

A full pipeline of work across a variety of build types, with over 250 homes in construction, this is an incredible time to join the business. 

You will be joining a strong & collaborative environment and be working alongside one of the best in the industry. They thrive on continuous improvement and hold training & developing in high regard.
  
The Role:

Reporting to the Managing Director you will be:

• Managing construction and maintenance production in line with quality, budget and time frame targets
• Research and development of construction methods
• Allocate and mobilise resources to meet production and continuously improve practices
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements
• Sub-contractor management
• Quality and cost control
• Resolve disputes with clients, suppliers and trades
• Occupation Health and Safety (OH&S) management system
• Continuous improvement of departmental infrastructure through innovation and technology
• Lead, motivate, train and develop the construction team
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Foster internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Manage the construction related reporting, systems and procedures
• Work closely with the General Manager, Managing Director and the management team to ensure best practice and continuous improvement

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

• Previous experience as a Construction Manager or as a Senior Supervisor in charge of other Construction Supervisors.
• Experience with project building, double storey homes and multi-unit developments
• Strong administration skills and knowledge of both the construction function and pre-construction functions in project building
• Extensive knowledge and experience with effective programming and progress management
• Focus on quality of construction and exceptional customer service
• Ability to identify and minimise risk for the Company
• Conflict and crisis management, and ability to problem solve site issues and maintenance issues
• Leadership and management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of computer literacy and ability to champion construction related software and reporting
• Highly diligent, organised and resourceful with strong attentional to detail
• Honesty, integrity and positive attitude

What's in it for you?

• $140k - $190k + Super + Package (DOE)
• Long term work close to home 
• Working for an established and well respected brand