Construction Manager

Co-Founder @ hyrd | Recruitment | Innovation

The Business:

Our client is a fast-growing commercial construction company delivering high-quality projects across education, government, aged care, commercial buildings and their own multi-residential developments. Known for doing things properly, paying subcontractors on time and maintaining strong client relationships, they’ve built a trusted reputation in a competitive market. Following rapid growth over the past 18 months, they are now strengthening their leadership team with a senior Construction Manager to support the next phase of expansion.

Role Overview:

The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing all active projects across the business, leading the project teams, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, program, and cost control.

• This is a pivotal senior appointment designed to
• Step into the operational responsibilities currently managed by the Managing Director
• Ensure project teams are supported, aligned, and performing
• Strengthen systems, processes and reporting
• Protect and grow the company's culture and reputation
• Enable the Managing Director to focus on business development and strategic growth

Success in this role looks like consistent, high-quality project delivery, improved operational structure, and a strong, united team.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee and support all live projects from planning through to handover.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Senior PMs, Site Managers and Foremen.
• Act as the escalation point for major commercial, program, safety, or quality issues.
• Ensure uniform delivery standards across all sites.

Project Delivery & Performance

• Drive project programming, risk management and commercial performance.
• Review key milestones, procurement strategies and project controls across all jobs.
• Provide hands-on support where required to solve problems early and keep projects on track.
• Implement consistent reporting and delivery frameworks across the business.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, council/government bodies, subcontractors, and attend key meetings with key stakeholders where required
• Identify process gaps and inconsistencies across project delivery and back-office operations.
• Lead improvements in project management systems, digital tools, administration and reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in commercial construction with a reputable builder.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects valued $1m-$30m+
• High competency in construction programs, digital tools and project management software (Jobpac Preferred).

Preferred

• Experience in both commercial and multi-residential construction.
• Exposure to VSBA, council or government projects.
• Experience in aged care or live environment refurbishments.

Why Join?

• Competitive package within a growing and stable business
• Diverse project portfolio across education, aged care, government, commercial and multi-residential
• Founder-led culture built on trust, quality and genuine relationships
• Supportive, down-to-earth team that takes pride in doing things properly
• High autonomy and impact in a senior leadership role, shaping project delivery
• Real growth opportunities as the business continues to expand