Construction Manager

About Lendlease :

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.

We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust.

About the role :

A unique opportunity is available for an experienced Construction Manager to join our high performing delivery team in the ACT construction business to play a lead role in the delivery of a major, long-term project in Canberra.

As the leader of our construction team, you will have the opportunity to successfully oversee, from construction through to handover, the delivery of this high-level project.

This role will see you :

Managing consultants, contractors, project resources and programme in order to deliver the project to the highest quality, sustainability, and safety standards.

Coordinate, motivate and operationally assist project teams, to work collaboratively towards achieving project objectives.

Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-effective strategies.

Upskill team members within the Project & Site Delivery divisions.

To be successful, you will need :

To be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.

A Government Security Clearance, or the ability to gain and maintain one.

12+ years’ experience in the construction industry.

Proven experience leading the delivery of major projects, as a Construction or Project Manager.

Experience delivering large scale commercial office, government, defence, and / or health care project experience.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive collaboration and achieve results.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits of working at Lendlease :

Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym / exercise discounts

Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​

26 weeks paid parental leave

3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)

Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities

Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Ben Gisik on 0407 463 835.

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.