Senior Construction Manager

11 hours ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

**Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government's builder, QBuild Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now

QBuild is expanding Join Qbuild as a Senior Construction Manager for an exciting career opportunity to coordinate and manage construction related activities including managing project construction budgets, programs and reporting.**
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About The Role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by overseeing, aligning, and streamlining the efforts of office personnel, field teams, and apprentices engaged in product development, delivery, and client engagement.

Duties And Skills Involved

  • Managing the development of high-level project construction budgets, programs and reporting required to achieve successful financial outcomes delivered in line with timeframes and client requirements
  • Partnering with First Nations councils and communities to engage local suppliers and build trade capability
  • Achieving operational objectives through effective planning and utilisation of resources, including successfully managing elements of a commercialised business within the Queensland Public Sector
  • Preparing and effectively managing construction projects, including delivery of minor works and construction activity
  • Managing, coordinating and integrating a workforce of office, field staff and apprentices involved in product development, product delivery and client liaison activities
  • Ensuring a healthy and safe work environment is maintained on worksites, by undertaking audits and ensuring compliance
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and looking at future construction works across all partners
  • Taking responsibility for estimate costs, schedule deliverables and supervise all on-site and off-site construction activity, to ensure compliance with building and safety regulations.

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Demonstrated strong understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of the building construction and maintenance management industry, including principles, practices and maintenance program management will be highly regarded

How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Description
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Robert Hore on or

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference
:
**QLD/668147/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Occupational group**
Construction & Architecture

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