Civil Construction Manager

Your new company

An established and growing infrastructure contractor delivering specialist works across SEQ, for various Civil projects. With a strong pipeline of secured work and relationships across government and infrastructure clients, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager to strengthen its operational leadership and support its continued growth.

Your new role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will take ownership of the safe, compliant and commercially successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
This is a genuine senior leadership position with responsibility across project mobilisation, programming, resourcing, project controls, commercial performance, HSEQ, compliance, client relationships and project close-out.
You will:

• Oversee multiple projects and take responsibility for revenue, margins, cash flow, forecasting and cost-to-complete performance
• Lead construction planning, procurement, subcontractor coordination and allocation of labour and plant
• Oversee testing, commissioning and successful project handover
• Drive strong contract administration, including variations, claims, extensions of time and risk management
• Provide early intervention and leadership across underperforming projects
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Supervisors and field delivery teams
• Build strong relationships with government, infrastructure and other key clients
• Provide constructibility and delivery-risk input during selected tender processes
• Maintain high standards across safety, quality, compliance and project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an established construction or infrastructure leader with proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and taking responsibility for both operational and commercial outcomes.
Ideally, you will have:

• Significant experience in civil construction and dealing with Energex.
• Previous experience as a Construction Manager, Operations Manager, Delivery Manager, Project Director or accomplished Senior Project Manager
• Proven experience managing multiple projects
• Strong commercial acumen across forecasting, margin protection, cash flow, procurement, claims and contract administration
• An unrestricted driving licence and General Construction Induction card
• A qualification in civil or electrical engineering, construction management, commercial management or project management will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior operational leadership role where you will have genuine influence over project delivery, commercial performance, people and the continued development of the business. You will receive a highly competitive remuneration package, that will also include a 4WD or Car allowance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Richard.stone@hays.com.au or Yasmin.Mitchell@hays.com.au.