Construction Manager

Construction Manager

**Date**:23 Sep 2024**Location**:Stapylton, QLD, AU, 4207**Company**:Ventia- A great opportunity to join Ventia’s Critical Infrastructure Telecommunications team in Stapylton Qld as the Construction Manager. You will lead the team to deliver commercially successful outcomes for scope, time, budget and quality while meeting the project requirements, minimising risk and compliance with the CRC.**What’s on Offer**
- Attractive salary and employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
- Career stability with long standing contracts
- Mentorship, training and development programs
- Potential to work across sectors and diversify your skillset
- Diverse role, technically capable team, quarterly travel
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

**About the Role**
As the Construction Manager you will set up early works, delivery and completion systems and processes and coordinate teams. You will monitor and report on productivity, drive performance and implement strategies to improve programme and margin in accordance with Company policies and the Project Management Plan. You are also the key contact and liaison between stakeholders on site and the direction of Project Managers.- Responsibilities include:
- Business Development - strengthening relationships, encourage repeat work, maintaining expectations and delivery expertise
- Project start up - cost estimates, construction methods, resources, procurement and integrated delivery systems
- Scope Management - work with design and construction teams for methodology, process, plant and equipment requirements ensuring project quality, OHS, risk management, technical procedures, sequencing of trades, project milestones and contingency plans
- Program Management - drive construction programming, development and implementation of various plans (resourcing, HSE, quality, improvement etc.) and subcontractor approvals and allocation, reporting, compliance and documentation
- Cost and commercial management - set up work package cost models, identify cost minimisation strategies (labour/plant/equipment/materials/transport), manage subcontractor and supplier performance and variations, assist with client progress claims
- QA and HSE - establish measurable performance indicators and compliance requirements, ensure HSE and critical risk protocols are understood and adhered to, monitor and ensure close out of non-conformances and defect rectification, ensure project hand over is in accordance with management plan and Company guidelines

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering, quantity surveying or similar (telecommunications experience beneficial)
- Ability to read and comprehend complex engineering design documents
- Sound understanding of construction contracts and Australian Construction Standards
- Current drivers licence and construction white card.
- You must be able to demonstrate experience in a similar position and be able to demonstrate
- Strategic thinking skills, being able to plan and look ahead
- Have a strong sense of accountability and responsibility and be able to set SMART goals for self and team to align with business strategy
- Entrepreneurial spirit, seeking opportunity to grow and develop the business
- Strong commercial acumen and drive performance and results
- Client focused, understanding needs and delivers on commitments
- Sound leadership to drive innovation and collaboration, share knowledge, and develop and motivate your team

**About Ventia**
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.**Diversity**
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.**How to Apply**
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.- Position Reference Number: 160036