Construction Manager

Job Description

• $250K - $270K Super Vehicle
• Brisbane HQ Based Self-Directed Periodic Regional Travel

Step out of day-to-day project delivery and into a senior leadership role where youll guide Project Managers influence major regional infrastructure outcomes and be backed by a secure pipeline of government-funded work.

This is a strong next step for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager who is ready to move beyond running individual projects and start leading through others across complex civil infrastructure programs.

Were partnering with a privately owned civil construction business to find a Construction Manager who can support challenge and guide Project Managers delivering large-scale regional infrastructure projects across Australia.

Good brand and excellent employees to work with Site Manager

What Sets This Role Apart

• This role is valuable because youll step into a visible senior leadership position with influence across multiple regional infrastructure projects rather than being tied to one site or package.
• You will build stronger Project Managers capable site teams trusted client relationships and a reputation for delivering complex regional work well.
• You will learn how to lead at a broader operational level balancing commercial performance delivery risk client expectations and team capability across several live projects.
• You will own the support guidance and delivery rhythm that helps Project Managers keep projects moving from mobilisation through to handover.
• You will influence project outcomes team culture client confidence subcontractor performance safety standards and the way work is delivered across regional Australia.
• You will become stronger at leading through others commercial oversight project recovery stakeholder management and making practical decisions in complex delivery environments.
• You will be closer to senior decision-making long-term business planning and a leadership team that values autonomy accountability and straight-talking delivery experience.
• You will be able to say you did meaningful civil infrastructure work that supports regional communities and helped shape the next generation of project leaders.

What Youll Do

As part of the Senior Management team you will manage and support Project Managers responsible for regional projects helping them organise site teams engineers suppliers and specialist subcontractors to deliver complex infrastructure works safely commercially and to a high standard.

• Support Project Managers & teams in delivering civil & structural projects across regional Australia
• Manage project budgets cost tracking forecasting procurement supplier engagement & quality control
• Develop & implement programs monitoring progress against targets
• Liaise with clients consultants & subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery

Whats in it for You

• A leadership role of influence with a growing civil construction company
• Career progression opportunity with a positive no-nonsense team
• Additional leave mature approach to flexibility
• Secure government-funded portfolio through to 2028

Good salary and benefits for employees. Theyre a good bunch of people to work with.

About You

• You have 10 years experience delivering civil infrastructure projects with principal contractors and/or subcontractors.
• Youre ready to move beyond direct project delivery and lead through Project Managers site teams engineers and subcontractors.
• Youve worked across areas such as bridges rail pipelines roads concrete works renewable energy earthworks or similar infrastructure projects.
• You have experience delivering self-perform works and understand the practical realities of site-based delivery.
• You can read drawings interpret plans and communicate clearly with project stakeholders.
• Youre confident with programming cost control procurement quality control forecasting and supplier engagement.
• You have a strong safety record and take pride in delivering work to a high standard.
• A degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a similar discipline is desirable.

About the Company

This privately owned civil construction business delivers high-quality civil engineering and construction services across Australia and New Zealand. With a strong track record supporting Tier 1 and government clients they deliver projects that positively impact communities while combining local knowledge with international expertise.

• Diverse project exposure across road rail airports sewerage and water treatment mining renewables and commercial infrastructure.
• A strong pipeline of government-funded projects.
• A reputation for self-performing work and backing their teams on site.
• A practical hands-on environment with ownership and autonomy.
• Flexibility work-life balance and long-term growth opportunities.

Action: Apply Now

If this sounds like the right next step send your updated resume to for a confidential discussion. Even if your background doesnt line up perfectly were happy to talk through whether the role team and career pathway make sense for you.