Job Description

Head of Construction Executive-level package | Residential and Commercial n

We're partnering with a respected high-end builder, to find a senior construction leader for its next stage of growth. This is a step up from a standard Construction Manager appointment. It combines construction leadership, commercial management, people development, systems improvement and business development in one role.

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You’ll take charge of the day-to-day operation of high-end residential homes while helping establish a new commercial and small works stream covering fit-outs, retail and refurbishments. You’ll work directly with the Managing Director, freeing him to focus on key client and architect relationships, design problem solving, value engineering and strategy.

What you’ll do n

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- Lead delivery across all live residential projects, and commercial and small works projects as that stream grows
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- Set clear expectations for Site Managers and hold them accountable for safety, quality, program, cost and communication
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- Own monthly cost-to-complete forecasting, margin reporting and cash flow visibility
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- Manage budgets, commitments, subcontract packages, variations and claims, and flag commercial and contractual risks early
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- Review existing systems and implement practical, scalable processes that suit a hands‑on construction business
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- Use your industry relationships to bring in suitable new work from architects, interior designers, project managers, consultants and commercial clients
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- Support early contractor involvement, buildability reviews, preliminary budgets and proposals, and maintain a disciplined chance pipeline
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- Build and coach a capable management team through regular one‑to‑ones, project reviews and performance discussions
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- Provide leadership oversight of WHS, quality assurance, environmental obligations and statutory compliance
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- Work under an agreed delegation of authority,



making timely operational decisions and escalating material risks to the MD
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Your first year nn
- First 90 days: Review all live projects, contracts, people and systems. Establish weekly project reviews and a risk register, and present an operational improvement plan to the MD.
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- By six months: Roll out consistent programming, procurement, forecasting, variation, reporting, quality and close‑out processes. Set the management rhythm for Site Managers and launch a qualified opportunity pipeline.
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- By 12 months: Deliver improved visibility, forecasting accuracy, margin protection and program control. Build a structure that can support six to eight concurrent projects, secure new work and recommend the next stage of the operating structure.
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About you nn
- Substantial construction experience with senior responsibility for multiple concurrent projects
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- Leadership experience in a well‑structured construction organisation, ideally followed by success in a smaller or entrepreneurial environment
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- Strong delivery across high‑quality residential, refurbishment, commercial, retail or fit‑out work (experience in both residential and commercial is highly regarded)
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- Proven commercial capability in forecasting, subcontract procurement, variations, claims, contracts and margin management
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- Evidence of implementing practical systems and lifting team accountability
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- A credible industry network and a track record of originating and converting opportunities
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- Commercially astute, direct, calm and accountable, and comfortable moving between strategy and site‑level problems
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- Motivated by building a business and a leadership team, not just managing an existing portfolio
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Remuneration n

An executive‑level package will be negotiated based on your experience and the final scope of the role. Any performance incentive will be linked to a balanced scorecard covering profitability, project outcomes, leadership and systems.

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📌 Head of Construction (Sydney)
🏢 CGC Recruitment
📍 Sydney