Construction Manager

7 days ago


North West SydneySouth West Sydney, Australia McKinnel Associates Full time $150,000 - $160,000 per year
 Construction Manager – Residential Homes / House & Land Packages
Location: Rouse Hill & Rhodes (1 day/week)

Perks:
$150k - $160k + Super + Bonus SchemeConstruction Office Based in NW SydneyStrong pipeline with exclusive developer partnerships

About The Company:
My client is a residential builder-developer that's been operating for nearly a decade. With a core focus on delivering house & land packages, they build approximately 80 homes annually across North West and South West Sydney. Backed by long-standing developer relationships and a secure pipeline of work, they're committed to quality and client satisfaction - evidenced by their 4.5-star iCIRT rating. The team is lean, collaborative, and driven, with supervisors who take real ownership.

The Role:
Reporting to the General Manager, you'll lead a team of three Supervisors and oversee approximately 45 active builds with a healthy pipeline coming through pre-construction. Your week will be split between the Rouse Hill construction office and one day at the Rhodes head office. The focus will be on supporting the team, troubleshooting challenges on site, maintaining quality control, and ensuring workflow stays on track. You'll use Onsite Companion to monitor progress and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across construction, customer service, and operations.

Duties to include but not limited to:

Lead and mentor a team of two Site Supervisors and one Warranty Officer to ensure timely, high-quality construction delivery

Oversee scheduling and coordination of all residential construction projects across NW & SW Sydney

Review build schedules and proactively resolve delays or bottlenecks to meet client and business timeframes

Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with NCC, WHS, and company standards

Manage supplier and trade performance, escalating issues where required and ensuring work is completed to standard

Collaborate closely with the Estimating, Drafting, and Pre-Construction teams to ensure accurate documentation and smooth site handovers

Report on construction progress and performance KPIs to senior management weekly

Monitor and manage construction costs, ensuring jobs remain within budget

Drive continuous improvement across site processes, build quality and client communication

Ensure compliance with iCIRT accreditation requirements and internal QA processes

Represent the business professionally when liaising with developers, certifiers and external stakeholders

Ensure all new builds meet warranty and defect resolution timelines

Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new site staff as required

About You:

Either an experienced Construction Manager or a seasoned Senior Supervisor/Site Manager ready to step up (ideally looking for circa 10 years in this role if not held a CM role alreadyExperience in managing residential projects from ground works to completionA relevant trade background or formal qualification in a construction related disciplineExperience in subcontractor coordination and managementHave a customer-focused attitude with exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills
Experience with Onsite Companion or similar software

Why Join:

Stable, growth-focused builder with a solid reputation and secure workloadHands-on, autonomous leadership role in a business that values resultsPerformance bonuses aligned to both personal and company targets

How to Apply

Interested? Click 'Apply' and upload your resume, or reach out directly to Corrina McKinnel on for a confidential chat.


Every application is treated with complete confidentiality - your details will never be shared without your permission.


You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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