Aquatec Maxcon is a leading Australian provider of water and wastewater treatment technologies, delivering innovative and reliable solutions to support essential infrastructure across Australia.

With extensive industry experience and a strong reputation for quality, we specialise in the design, construction and delivery of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

About Us

Aquatec Maxcon is a leading Australian provider of water and wastewater treatment technologies, delivering innovative and reliable solutions to support essential infrastructure across Australia.

With extensive industry experience and a strong reputation for quality, we specialise in the design, construction and delivery of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Manager to join our team on a water infrastructure project based in Elanora on the Gold Coast.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing day‑to‑day site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity suited to someone with a robust mechanical construction background who enjoys managing people, solving problems and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Leading and coordinating daily site operations, including the supervision of employees, tradespeople and subcontractors.

- Planning, scheduling and allocating labour, equipment and materials to meet project milestones and budgets.

- Overseeing mechanical installation works, including piping, pumps,



valves and associated treatment plant equipment.

- Promoting a strong safety culture through site pre‑starts, toolbox talks, SWMS, JSAs and compliance with WHS requirements.

- Developing construction methodologies, work packs and schedules in consultation with the Project Manager.

- Monitoring construction progress, productivity and quality to ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.

- Coordinating specialist subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries to maintain efficient site operations.

- Maintaining accurate site records, quality assurance documentation, inspection records and progress reports.

- Liaising with project engineers, management, clients and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.

- Identifying and resolving construction challenges to minimise delays and maintain project momentum.

- Supporting project cost control, budget monitoring and reporting.

- Coordinating inspections, completion documentation and client sign-offs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A relevant mechanical trade qualification or equivalent industry experience.

- Demonstrated experience supervising or managing mechanical construction activities,



ideally within water, wastewater or industrial processing facilities.

- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical installations, including pumps, valves, pipework and associated equipment.

- Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors in an active construction environment.

- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, construction methodologies and quality assurance processes.

- Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams, clients and contractors.

- A proactive, practical approach to managing competing priorities and meeting project deadlines.

- A commitment to delivering high‑quality work safely and efficiently.

- Full Australian working rights.

Previous experience in water or wastewater treatment plant construction, installation or refurbishment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Aquatec Maxcon?

- Meaningful projects: Contribute to the delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

- Established industry presence: Join an experienced Australian organisation specialising in water treatment solutions.

- Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of daily construction activities and play an important role in successful project delivery.

- Collaborative workplace: Work alongside experienced project managers, engineers and construction professionals.

- Varied and challenging work: Apply your technical expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic construction environment.

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📌 Construction Manager (City of Gold Coast)
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📍 City of Gold Coast