Construction Manager

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia ETS Infrastructure Management Full time
What's on offer

Eight Homes is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead our Geelong/West construction team.

Within this role your responsibilities would include:

  • Manage and mentor a team of 4–6 construction supervisors, fostering professional growth and high performance.
  • Monitor and update job status in real time, adjusting forecasts and site start schedules to optimize resource allocation.
  • Develop, track, and report on the regional monthly budget—including claims, settlements, and Extra to Order (ETOs)—working with supervisors to maximize build efficiency.
  • Ensure all warranty and progress claims are accurately documented and processed in a timely manner.
  • Build and maintain effective partnerships with suppliers and trade contractors, acting as the primary escalation point for performance, quality, or delivery issues.
  • Align trade and supplier allocations with project schedules, closely monitoring performance metrics to drive consistency in build quality and efficiency.
  • Liaise with supervisors to identify and resolve on-site issues swiftly, ensuring contractual obligations and building standards are upheld or surpassed.
  • Minimize ETS through proactive planning, cost-effective problem solving, and close coordination with design and procurement teams.
  • Review and resolve escalated client concerns quickly, maintaining a customer-first mindset and preserving brand reputation.
  • Analyze client feedback and Net Promoter Scores (NPS), partnering with managers and supervisors to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct final quality assurance inspections prior to client walkthroughs, ensuring every detail aligns with company standards.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess build feasibility, control costs, and recommend innovative solutions to construction challenges.
Who are we looking for
  • A passionate leader with proven construction management experience in residential or commercial construction, managing multi-site operations.
  • Strong financial acumen, with a track record of meeting or exceeding budget targets.
  • Safety First mindset.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with suppliers, trades, clients and internal teams.
  • Proficiency in construction forecasting, scheduling tools, and claims management.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required:

  • Valid Victorian Driver's License
  • Construction Induction Card
  • Police Check
What's in it for you

Ready to take your construction leadership to the next level? Let's build great homes — and even better customer experiences — together

We know that our success and growth is a result of our hard-working employees. Become an integral part of our future with opportunities to innovate processes and influence customer experience. This role offers a competitive salary and all the tools you need to be successful. You will be part of a great team culture and have access a range of staff benefits. This pivotal and dynamic leadership role will include driving high-value projects from end to end in an environment that will challenge and satisfy you


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