Our client is a privately-owned, mid-tier construction firm operating across multiple states. With a strong partnership approach, they are committed to delivering certainty, quality, and outstanding outcomes for their clients.
Their project portfolio spans retail, education, industrial, and commercial sectors, including both refurbishments and new builds. Over the past five years, they have established a strong presence in the Brisbane market and earned a reputation as a builder of choice.
With over 200 employees nationally, the company places high value on culture and fosters a fun, collaborative work environment. As a senior leader, you’ll be instrumental in mentoring staff, promoting the business, and contributing to the ongoing development of a high-performing and supportive team culture.
The Role
This is a strategic senior leadership position reporting directly to the General Manager. Acting as their 2IC, you will play a key role in shaping the business strategy and supporting the continued growth of the QLD business unit.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading contract negotiations, procurement strategies, and subcontractor agreements
- Identifying and driving business development and strategic growth opportunities in the market
- Managing budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting across the project portfolio
- Overseeing variation management, claims resolution, and contract risk mitigation
- Providing commercial insight and strategic advice to project and executive teams
- Ensuring compliance with relevant quality, safety, and financial standards
- Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Mentoring, developing, and supporting commercial staff to achieve their full potential
You will bring a strong mix of technical expertise and leadership capability, along with a passion for business growth and team development.
- Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of commercial leadership experience within the commercial construction sector
- Proven ability to manage P&L, negotiate contracts, assess risk, and implement commercial strategies
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence project and client outcomes
- Highly organised, commercially astute, and focused on margin protection and delivery excellence
- A market-leading salary package, commensurate with experience
- Strategic leadership role with direct influence over a growing project portfolio
- Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a successful business unit
- Supportive, flat corporate structure that values contribution and encourages career progression
- Dynamic and positive team culture that invests in its people