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Construction Manager - Leightons

Job Type:  Overseas Jobs

Location:  Sydney Australia

Salary:  Negotiable

Contact:  Peter

Contact telephone:  07739 900900

Date Placed on Website:  17 December 2007

 

A large Main Contractor requires a Construction Manager to work in Sydney, Australia on a multi million dollar Road project.

 

This position will be reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager and will be required to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the Construction Team(s) to deliver the construction phase of projects which meet client expectations as well as the business’ and profitability objectives. Duties will include:

 

  • Demonstrating commitment to SH&E through, personal example, leadership and participation in monitoring of established working practices
  • Ensuring process activities, including those of suppliers, subcontractors and consultants are developed, implemented, co-ordinated and monitored and meet contractual requirements
  • Understanding and ensure the construction phase of projects comply with regulatory, governance and community requirements
  • Analysing and tracking performance of suppliers / contractors to ensure objectives are met
  • Planning project execution to ensure construction project delivery within optimal timelines and budget
  • Maintaining productive relationships with project personnel and other key stakeholders including community relations
  • Being persistent with improvement ideas, including building team member buy-in to ideas
  • Developing operational flexibilities within and between team members

 

Requirements: 

 

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering
  • Mid level management experience in construction industry
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in positions which provided base of technical know how and accountability for results in a similar size business  

 

Benefits:

 

  • Excellent Salary and Superannuation packages
  • Assistance in obtaining Work Permits.
  • Assistance in relocation costs.
  • Interviews held in the UK

 

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