Construction Director

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Brunel has exclusively partnered with a well-known Tier 2 construction company, recognised for its outstanding reputation and exceptionally strong project pipeline, to appoint a Construction Manager in Queensland.
This is a national Tier 2 builder with over three decades of proven success, consistently delivering projects in the $30m-$200m range.
Known for their collaborative culture and strong values, they are highly regarded in the industry for quality delivery, client relationships, and repeat business.
They operate across multiple sectors including commercial, residential, education, health, aged care, sporting facilities and government infrastructure, and have developed long-standing partnerships with some of the country's most prominent developers and institutions.
What sets them apart is their focus on innovation, sustainability, and people.
They invest heavily in their teams, foster genuine collaboration with clients and consultants, and have created a workplace where staff tenure is far above industry average.
With a strong order book and forward pipeline, this is a company offering security, career growth, and the chance to work on landmark projects.
Description You will begin by taking the reins on a flagship $200m Gold Coast project, already a live site in delivery.
In this role, you will have multiple Senior Project Managers reporting into you, with overall responsibility for safety, program, budget, and quality through to completion.
Following the successful delivery of this project, your role will transition to Brisbane, where you will step into a broader remit as Construction Manager, overseeing multiple project teams and Senior Project Managers across a diverse pipeline of projects valued between $30m and $100m.
Responsibilities Lead the delivery of the $200m flagship Gold Coast live project.
Oversee and mentor multiple Senior Project Managers and project delivery teams.
Ensure alignment between project managers, design managers, and site staff.
Build and maintain strong client, consultant, and subcontractor relationships.
Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Monitor performance across multiple teams and implement improvements.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-driven team culture.
Profile Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Extensive experience in large-scale commercial construction as a Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager.
Proven ability to lead multiple Senior Project Managers across concurrent major projects.
Background in $100m plus projects in sectors such as healthcare, social housing or sporting facilities will be highly regarded.
Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and codes.
Confident in stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, and leadership of large delivery teams.
Knowledge of industrial relations in a non-EBA environment will be advantageous.
Job Offer This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile leadership role with a well-regarded Tier 2 builder.
You will begin by leading a $200m flagship live project on the Gold Coast before transitioning into Brisbane to oversee multiple teams and Senior Project Managers delivering a significant pipeline of projects.
On offer is a competitive salary package, annual bonuses, and the chance to join a company known for: Its strong reputation in the market A consistently full order book providing long-term security Career development opportunities supported by a national structure and experienced leadership About Brunel: Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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