About Us

Farrelly Construction Services (FCS) specialise in all aspects of Turnkey Construction in the concrete and civil, project management, structural, mechanical, and electrical installation, scaffolding and site maintenance disciplines in the commercial construction, mining and agriculture industries.

With various projects spread across Australia, FCS are building a reputation for following safe work practices, growth, and ensuring our team are well trained and rewarded.

Farrelly Construction Services (FCS) is also part of the Ahrens Group, which is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our construction team based in Yatala. The Construction Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Construction teams, whilst ensuring time frames are meet and in a safe manner.

As part of this role, you will be site based with a project team on a 10-4 roster. Immediate start available, pending completion of pre-employment checks and medical. You may be required to travel to other FCS sites throughout NSW and QLD.

As part of the pre-employment process, you will need to complete & pass a pre employment medical.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

Duties including but not limited to:

Supervise and manage the construction, maintenance, and inspection of construction to project scope.

Ensure all works comply with project specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.

Review contract and specification to develop methodology and staffing requirements to meet or exceed contracted requirements.

Ensure equipment and materials are delivered at specified times to conform to work schedule and contract requirements.

Liaise with direct personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases to prevent delays.

Coordinate and manage sub-contractors from tender to works completion.

Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to contract specifications and the construction schedule is adhered too.

Providing support to the project manager and superintendents as required.

Creating and reviewing of reports.

Knowledge of industry best practice and Australian Standards.

Quality system ISO 9001 compliance.

Essential – Skills, Qualifications, Attributes and Experience:

Proven SMP project supervision in similar industry.

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Tertiary qualifications in engineering or trade.

Strong leadership qualities to inspire and lead your team effectively.

Adaptability and problem-solving skills to thrive in our dynamic work environment.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar position within Mining & Industrial Infrastructure.

Must be able to read drawings and specifications.

Strong technical understanding of SMP construction for mining, materials handling, substations and process plants

Ability to manage schedules and deadlines.

Ability to multitask and complete tasks in parallel.

Highly organised and a strong communicator.

Excellent data entry skills.

Ability to analyse information.

Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.

Ability to understand and follow verbally or written instructions.

Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Excellent communication with clients, contractors and fellow employees.

Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills.

Proven high quality experience producing correspondence and documents.

Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with other employees, managers and Client Stakeholders.

Ability to evaluate and implement appropriate work methods.

Assess situations and problem solve to find best outcomes for all parties.

Ability to observe proper safety precautions.

Strong focus on safety and meeting safety expectations

Ability to complete tasks efficiently to high quality standards.

Results driven.

Demonstrated experience in achieving results and objectives.

Ability to use reason and judgment to problem solve.

Think outside the box for solutions.

Punctual.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in engineering or trade.

Strong leadership qualities to inspire and lead your team effectively, as a high-performance team.

Adaptability and problem-solving skills to thrive in our dynamic work environment.

Current Drivers Licence.

General construction induction card

Current Working Safely at Heights ticket (required)

High Risk Work Licence (required)

Must complete e-learning and site inductions as required

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in project management or contracts management.

Demonstratable management experience

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Access to a Company Fitness Program

Novated Lease agreement

A competitive remuneration

Opportunity to learn and develop your career

Company Vehicle & fuel card

In return for your skills and experience you will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration and the chance to work on career enhancing projects.

All applications are treated in confidence.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia. FCS are unable to support Visas at this time.

To apply for this role, please click on the ‘apply’ button and upload your resume.