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Construction Manager | D&C

Brisbane, QLD

Posted

Full Time

190k/year - 250k/year

Renumeration: Up to $275,000
Client Type: Builder
Industry: Commercial / Industrial (Construction)
Projects: 4 projects, Southside

About our client
Our client is a boutique design, construction and project management firm based in South East Queensland, delivering high-quality industrial and commercial projects. The team prioritises career growth with structured 6-month reviews, clear accountability and visible progression, supported by a healthy pipeline across the SEQ market.

Responsibilities

  • Lead 4–5 design-and-construct industrial projects concurrently from pre-construction through handover.

  • Own program management in MS Project; set, track and recover milestones.

  • Oversee head contract compliance, cash flow forecasting, progress claims and variations.

  • Manage external design consultants; coordinate disciplines to meet design gates.

  • Navigate authority approvals and permits through to construction readiness.

  • Set the standard for site safety, quality and ISO/WHS compliance.

  • Run procurement end to end: scopes, take-offs, tendering and supplier negotiations.

  • Coach project managers, site supervisors and engineers to lift capability and performance.

  • Lead client and stakeholder management; resolve issues early and keep decisions moving.

  • Contribute to pipeline growth via ECI participation, D&C bid input and buildability reviews.

  • Improve systems, templates and reporting to lock in repeatable best practice.


People8 Quality Standard
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  • Confidentiality: your application is handled with the utmost care.

  • Clarity: we’ll tell you where you stand and what comes next.

  • Feedback: you’ll receive feedback whether it’s good or bad, and you can request more from our Talent Partners.

  • Respect: real timelines, no ghosting, and on-brand communication.

Sev Espino

0480 848 716

sev.espino@people8.com.au

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