Construction Manager

UNITA is a national design & construct building company that prides itself on helping bring brands and spaces to life, by providing the best outcomes for our clients. Uniquely, UNITA combines planning, design, manufacturing, project management & construction to deliver pragmatic end-to-end solutions.
- UNITA’s cross-industry experience means all our services are based on an unparalleled understanding of real-world success. UNITA has offices within Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth equipped with over 150 talented & committed employees ready to make your dream a reality.

UNITA specialize in all types of Workplace, Retail, Hospitality & Health based Fit outs to just name a few.

**About the ROLE**
As a Construction Manager at UNITA you will be in charge of delivering a number of projects within specified timeframes and budgetary amounts, whilst ensuring they are delivered to a high level of quality and service excellence.

This role is based in our Queensland office, in the heart of Fortitude Valley, close to public transport

**What YOU will be doing**
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of works.
- Ensure all projects are built to the highest quality, optimizing Unita Group’s resources and capability to deliver each project as scheduled, on time and profitably.
- Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes meet stakeholder expectations.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients to ensure they are kept informed of the progress of projects, potential delays and critical issues that may impact costs.
- Attend project baseline meetings, project reviews, subcontractor progress meetings, site meetings, etc. and ensure minutes are published and distributed.
- Ensure that teams are effectively managing budgets and reporting to the management on forecast and current costs for the project.
- Ensure Unita’s professional standards are maintained and company objectives in relation to budget targets, service quality, company reputation, OH&S and environmental standards are met and take responsibility for compliance with external and internal standards.

**What YOU will bring to the role**
- Minimum of 7 years fit-out experience within Retail, Hospitality, Health or Commercial sectors.
- Experience managing quality and timely delivery of projects.
- Construction or building related degree, diploma, or trade background.
- Previous experience managing programs of work and people is highly regarded.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, as well as any other industry building software platforms.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Willingness to travel to different locations, when and if required.

**Why WE are a great place to work**
- Employee wellbeing initiatives - yearly flu shots, quarterly social events across our states, and lots of other fun activities.
- Active member of the National Association of Women in Construction.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to guarantee our staff can access help when they need to.
- Monthly birthday celebrations - because who doesn’t want a group of construction professionals to sing the ever awkward ‘happy birthday’
- Branded Merch - Enjoy representing Unita in our decked-out gear.
- Employee Referral Program - Receive a bonus, bring someone you know into our family and we will reward you for it.

**Unita is changing for the better and we want employees who are passionate and eager to join us If this sounds like you and you are looking for your next career change - APPLY NOW**

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