Construction Manager

Unita is a national design and construct team that exists to help bring brands and spaces to life. Uniquely, Unita combines planning, design, manufacturing, project management and construction to deliver pragmatic, end-to-end solutions. Unita’s cross-industry experience means all services are based on an unparalleled understanding of real-world success.

“Built Better Together" isn't just something we say. It encompasses everything we do. Our Unita Values describes how we behave with each other, our customers, our clients and the communities where we work and live. With over 140 talented and committed team members Unita has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Unita specialises in the workplace, retail, hospitality and health sectors, just to name a few.

About the ROLE

As a Construction Manager at Unita you will ensure that our projects are of the highest quality, are handed over on time, in budget and to exacting technical standards. You will safely lead our Project Management and onsite Delivery teams by example to deliver amazing results for our clients.

This role is based in our NSW office, in the heart of Paddington!

What YOU will be doing

• Ensure our projects are built to the highest quality and safety, optimizing Unita Group’s resources and capability to deliver each project as scheduled, on time and profitably.
• Create trusted working relationships with clients to ensure they stay informed, are delighted by outcomes and are kept informed of the progress of projects, including risks and benefits
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes meet stakeholder expectations.
• Lead project huddles, technical support, development and coaching activities for your team
• Attend project baseline meetings, project reviews, subcontractor progress meetings, site meetings, etc. and ensure minutes are published and distributed.
• Ensure that teams are effectively managing budgets and reporting to the management on forecast and current costs for the project.
• Ensure Unita’s professional standards are maintained and company objectives in relation to budget targets, service quality, company reputation, OH&S and environmental standards are met and take responsibility for compliance with external and internal standards.

What YOU will bring to the role

• Minimum of 7 years fit-out experience within Retail, Hospitality, Health or Commercial sectors.
• Experience managing quality and timely delivery of projects.
• Construction or building related degree, diploma, or trade background.
• Previous experience managing programs of work and people is highly regarded.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, as well as any other industry building software platforms.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Willingness to travel to different locations, when and if required.

Why we are a great place to work

• Employee wellbeing initiatives - yearly flu shots, quarterly social events across our states, and lots of other fun activities.
• Active member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to guarantee our staff can access help when they need to.
• Monthly birthday celebrations – because who doesn’t want a group of construction professionals to sing the ever awkward ‘happy birthday’!
• Branded Merch - enjoy representing Unita in our decked-out gear.
• Employee Referral Program - bring someone you know into our family and we will reward you for it with a bonus.

Unita is changing for the better and we want employees who are passionate and eager to join us! If this sounds like you, and you are looking for your next career change – APPLY NOW!