[High Salary] Area Manager

4 days ago


Cairns, Australia ClearCompany Full time

ConsultANZ are looking for an Area Manager to join our top-tier client in Brisbane. Our client, a leading civil contractor, is seeking an experienced Area Manager to take ownership of surfacing operations across Brisbane.

This is a senior-level role just below State Manager, with full accountability for crew performance, project delivery, and cultural leadership.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage 3 pavement crews delivering surfacing works across SEQ
- Oversee full project lifecycle from work-winning to delivery and handover
- Drive a cultural rebuild across site and office teams, lifting accountability and performance
- Manage 4 direct reports:
Pre-Contracts Manager (tenders/work-winning),
Project Delivery Manager,
Operations Manager (crews, gear, plant),
Admin Manager (office functions)
- Ensure effective planning, resourcing, scheduling, and delivery of projects
- Report to senior leadership with progress, performance, and improvement strategies
- Be a strong presence at Brendale HQ and in the field

Requirements:

- 10+ years in civil construction, ideally in surfacing, asphalt, or pavement delivery
- Strong leadership experience managing both site crews and operational teams
- Proven ability to lead change and build positive, high-performing team cultures
- Knowledge of surfacing methodologies, production, and equipment
- Experience in or exposure to work-winning and tendering processes
- Commercial acumen with a strong focus on safety, cost control, and quality
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on, solutions-focused, and ready for a step toward senior executive leadership

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package from $200k - $230k (negotiable base on level of experience)
- High-impact role sitting just below State Manager level
- Lead a capable team and help shape the company’s operational future
- Long-term pipeline of secured surfacing work
- Work with a respected contractor with a strong presence in QLD
- Clear path for career progression into executive leadership

If interested, please apply or email jane.lara@consultanz.com.au to hear more about this opportunity.

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