The role is open Australia-wide with travel required to project sites nationally.

About Maas Construct

Maas Construct is a building construction company and part of Maas Group Holdings, an ASX-listed Australian construction materials, equipment, and services provider with diversified exposure across the property, civil, infrastructure, and mining sectors.

Since its founding in 2002, Maas has built a strong market position across its key business units: Construction Materials, Civil Construction and Hire, Real Estate, and Manufacturing and Equipment Sales. Backed by a workforce of more than 2,000 people and a fleet of over 550 machines, the Group operates with a fully integrated model and in‑house capability across materials, plant, and support services.

The Group’s vision is to be a market leader across all areas of operation, achieving sustainable growth underpinned by a robust identity, deeply ingrained values, and a culture of regional pride. Maas Construct brings this to life by delivering quality buildings and infrastructure for communities across regional Australia.

The opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead a major construction project at the highest level.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for project delivery, commercial performance, HSE outcomes, and quality standards. You will provide clear direction to the full project team, ensure alignment across delivery and commercial functions, and maintain the leadership discipline required to deliver major project outcomes on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

Project leadership and delivery

- Lead and direct the full project team to achieve program and milestone targets and ensure on time delivery of the project.
- Provide overall leadership to the Construction Operations Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and Engineering Lead.
- Manage client and principal stakeholder relationships at project level, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and professionally.




- Chair key project governance meetings and ensure strong project controls, risk management, and reporting disciplines are in place.

Commercial and HSE accountability

- Accountable for EOT management at project level, including approving EOT submissions and engaging with the commercial team on strategy.
- Accountable for HSE performance and quality assurance on the project, driving a culture of safety and quality at all levels.
- Provide approvals for major subcontract procurement decisions and review project budget reporting.
- Support the Project Manager in head contract variations and claims management, providing strategic direction as required.

Requirements

- 15+ years’ experience in project management or senior project leadership within the construction industry.
- Demonstrated delivery of building projects valued at $100M and above as Project Director or Senior Project Manager.
- Strong commercial, contractual, and HSE management capability across major projects with a sound understanding of industry requirements and head contract and subcontract obligations.
- Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Proven track record in client relationship management across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Strong project leadership capability with the ability to align and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Credible with clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.
- Accountable leader who sets high standards and holds the team to them, remaining calm and decisive under delivery and commercial pressure.
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and forward‑thinking ASX-listed company.
- Employee Benefits Platform offering retail, healthcare, gym memberships, and novated leasing discounts.
- Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment making a real impact in Australia.
- The stability of a large integrated group, combined with the agility of a project‑focused team.
- Monthly Values Awards and recognition through the company newsletter.

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📌 Project Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Maas Group Holdings
📍 New South Wales