Manager Construction

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

We are seeking experienced Construction Managers to lead the successful delivery of major construction projects. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role provides strategic leadership across project execution, safety, commercial performance and stakeholder engagement.

You will oversee Superintendents and Supervisors while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and in accordance with contractual, quality and compliance requirements.
This is a senior leadership role suited to a results-driven professional with strong commercial acumen and extensive experience across mining, oil & gas or large-scale industrial construction projects.

The Role

• Lead and coordinate all construction activities to safely deliver the project on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, project HSE plans, and Civmec procedures.
• Manage construction schedules, progress tracking, cost control, forecasting, and productivity reporting to drive consistent performance.
• Oversee engineering interfaces, ensure timely release of work packs and drawings, and coordinate procurement and subcontractor deliverables.
• Lead all contractual and commercial aspects of construction delivery, including variations, claims, extensions of time, and change control.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication, transparency, and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to Superintendents, Supervisors, and site teams.
• Monitor cost‑to‑complete forecasting, resource utilisation, and margin performance to ensure financial targets are met.
• Ensure labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources align with the project’s rolling 12‑week lookahead schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety performance, construction methodology, productivity, systems, and site operations.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior construction leadership role overseeing complex, large‑scale site works.
• Proven experience delivering mineral processing, resources, oil & gas, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Strong capability across project planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress measurement systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, diverse, and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Solid understanding of project controls, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, accountable, and visible approach to HSE leadership, with a strong commitment to safety excellence.

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
 

Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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