Contracting Area Manager

2 months ago


Pinkenba, Australia Knauf Full time

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters & accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 45,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is offering a range of career opportunities – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, and Africa


About the role:

We are searching for an experienced and passionate Contracting Area Manager to join our team based in Pinkenba, Brisbane but work out of Berrinba Trade store. The main focus of the position is to develop and build the Southwest Brisbane contracting business, manage the contracting activities with a high level of corporate governance and manage relationships with maintenance contractors and internal clients.

This position is part of the broader Contracting Team to lead the safe operation of the Plasterboard Contracting/Installation activities, and to achieve the financial and business goals for Knauf.


Key responsibilities of this role include:

•Ensure safety and quality compliance on all projects
•Attract new business to achieve volume and revenue growth year on year
•Provide outstanding client service and utilize expert communication and negotiation skills to foster client relationships
•Project management, to ensure a high quality of project delivery from quotation to completion
•Submit tenders and quotes for project builder work
•Manage project expenditure, reviewing and processing all subcontractor claims and creditor invoices
•Lead and manage a team of permanent staff and sub-contractors
•Ensure business compliance to relevant governance requirements
•Scheduling Labour to perform all tasks of the Projects

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following qualification, experience and attributes:

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (company director, project manager, sub-contractor) coupled with strong written and oral communication skills
•Sales development skills, with the ability to attract and retain new and existing business within the building industry
•Minimum 5 years management experience in the Building and Construction sector (preferably within a contracting environment or plastering)
•Possess excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail
•Strong working knowledge of best practice HS&E systems
•A proven track record of managing a profit centre and exceeding revenue, cost, profit and creating and sustaining growth targets
•The ability to lead and motivate a successful team of employees and contractors at locations across Southwest Brisbane
•Contract negotiation and management
•Experience in the recruitment, retention, and management of contractors
•A good understanding of financial and management reports together with the ability to use them effectively
•Tertiary qualifications would be looked at favourably, but not essential


Why join Knauf?

•Competitive Salary package (base + super)
•Tool of Trade provided
•Yearly pay review
•14-week Parental Leave (Primary Carer)
•High organic internal growth promoted within
•Modern office technology


Knauf values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of the recruitment process successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical and police clearance.



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