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Construction Manager

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Mackay, QLD
A$118 p/a
Construction → Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Your role within QBuild will support the department to partner with Queensland Government agencies to deliver their core services, by providing state-wide planning, building, maintenance, and disaster response services that utilise local suppliers and QBuild tradespeople and apprentices. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing strategic leadership and operational excellence as a Construction Manager. This role involves overseeing the successful execution of construction projects and programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, optimising resource allocation, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of the industry and community.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Ensuring the effective operational delivery of QBuild partners' projects and programs by managing program resources' productivity, monitoring performance, apprentice competencies, and initiating remedial action as necessary. Maintaining a pipeline of works for Field staff across the region.
  • Ensuring minor works and construction program projects are delivered in line with the Queensland Government's Capital Works Framework.
  • Initiating and participating in procurement activities for construction and maintenance contractors, including acting as the Superintendent's Representative on applicable contracts.
  • Managing, coordinating, and integrating a workforce of office and field staff involved in product development, delivery, and partner liaison activities.
  • Planning and resolving resourcing issues, ensuring appropriate allocation and management of resources within operational areas to achieve high-quality building services and project management within budget, resource, and time constraints.
  • Managing field staff and apprentices, ensuring effective utilisation on a quality pipeline of work including construction projects, planned works and upgrades along with maintenance work, as required.
  • Maintaining and developing effective working relationships through leading and developing individuals and teams.

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Building Construction Industry, including quality assurance, building project management and contract administration.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Brett Taylor, 0439 834 861 or [email protected]

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/654218/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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