Richard Crookes Constructions – Canberra ACT

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is seeking an experienced Services Manager to join our Major Projects team delivering the landmark AIS Podium Project in Canberra.

This is more than another construction project.

The AIS Podium Project represents a once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport campus and the most significant upgrade to the iconic site since it was established in the 1980s.

Backed by a $249.7 million Australian Government investment, the project forms part of Phase 1 of the broader AIS Site Masterplan and will create contemporary, high-performance facilities designed to support athlete safety, wellbeing and world-class performance on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

For an experienced Services Manager, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex, high-profile project with a genuine national legacy.

The Project

The AIS Podium Project will deliver three world-class facilities:

Testing & Training Centre

A new state-of-the-art facility providing advanced equipment and environments to support athlete testing, training and development.

Indoor Sports Dome

A major indoor sports facility providing 24/7, all-weather training capability across multiple sporting disciplines.

AIS Athletes Village

A new multi-storey, fully Para‑accessible accommodation facility housing up to 200 people and supporting Australia's elite athletes on campus.

The Opportunity

As Services Manager, you'll take a leadership role in the coordination and delivery of building services across this technically complex Major Project.

Working closely with the broader project leadership team, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you'll ensure services are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to the quality and performance standards required.

You'll bring both technical expertise and strong leadership, helping drive collaboration across the project and ensuring services requirements are integrated successfully throughout delivery.





RCC's Services Manager position is designed as a senior role within the services function, requiring the ability to lead teams, optimise delivery and provide strategic guidance on services-related decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee building services delivery across the project
- Coordinate services contractors, consultants and internal project teams
- Drive services planning, coordination and integration across construction activities
- Manage services-related contracts and ensure compliance with project requirements
- Identify risks, constraints and opportunities early and drive practical solutions
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders
- Drive quality assurance and ensure services are delivered to the required standards
- Lead, mentor and support members of the services team
- Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery
- Work collaboratively across project, safety, commercial and operational teams
- Support commissioning, completion and successful handover of building services

The RCC position description places particular emphasis on service delivery, client relationships, quality assurance, team leadership and contract management, along with continuous improvement throughout delivery.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Services Manager who has successfully delivered services across large-scale, technically complex construction projects and enjoys being part of a collaborative project environment.

- 5+ years' experience within senior-level services management
- Strong building services experience within the construction industry




- Experience delivering large-scale commercial, health, education, sporting or similarly complex projects
- A strong understanding of building services coordination, installation, commissioning and handover
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing services teams
- Strong subcontractor, consultant and stakeholder management capability
- Excellent planning, coordination and problem‑solving skills
- Robust commercial awareness and understanding of services contracts
- Confident communication and leadership skills
- A Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline

The formal RCC position description requires a relevant degree and 5+ years' experience in a senior services management role.

Why RCC?

At Richard Crookes Constructions, our people are at the heart of what we do.

We're proudly Australian owned and have built our reputation through the strength of our people, relationships and the quality of the projects we deliver.

Joining RCC means access to:

- Career‑defining Major Projects
- Genuine career development and progression
- Birthday Leave
- U Days – additional wellbeing leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Calm Premium membership
- Novated leasing
- Employee recognition programs
- A collaborative and people‑focused culture

Our values guide how we work every day:

We take pride in our work.
We do what we say.
We value people.
We work safely as a team.

Build something that will support Australia's athletes for generations.

The AIS has played a defining role in Australian sport for more than four decades.

This is an opportunity to be part of its next chapter - delivering world‑class facilities that will support Australian athletes on the journey to Brisbane 2032 and well beyond.

If you're an experienced Services Manager looking for a technically challenging Major Project with genuine purpose and legacy, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Services Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Richard Crookes Constructions
📍 Canberra