A major transport infrastructure project (valued at more than $1 billion) is underway across South East Queensland, delivering complex civil and station works across greenfield environments. The head contractor is seeking a Section Manager to lead delivery of a significant civil or station section on the greenfield scope. You'll own safety, cost, program and quality across the section, manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with adjacent work fronts — a strategic leadership role requiring extensive construction experience and commercial awareness in a complex project setting.
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- Own safety, cost, schedule and quality for assigned section or package
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- Lead and manage subcontractor teams and key supply chain partners
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- Develop and implement section execution plans and work strategies
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- Manage section budgets, cash flow and cost control
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- Monitor section schedule performance and manage critical-path activities
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- Coordinate with adjacent work groups and manage interface risks
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- Support safe work planning and incident response
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- Ensure compliance with project quality and standards requirements
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- Provide section reports and escalation of emerging risks to project leadership
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- Support commissioning and handover activities for the section
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What We're Looking For nn
- Degree in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline (equivalent delivery experience may be acceptable)
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- 12+ years' construction experience
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- Leadership of a significant section or package on a $100m+ project
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- Civil, structures, stations, rail, roads or utilities delivery background
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- Demonstrated ownership of safety, cost, program, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
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- Greenfield logistics and bulk works experience highly regarded
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- 2+ years' average tenure per employer with at least one section leadership role held for 3+ years
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- Current construction induction card
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- Commercial and contractual awareness for package performance management
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- Strong leadership and team management skills
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