Nq Construction Manager

The Company

Established in 1997, today VAE Group is a Tier 1 building solutions company and one of Australasia largest commercial HVAC companies with over 370 employees and 11 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Our growth and success are built on providing Smarter HVAC Solutions with a promise of ‘Built in Certainty’ every time. We pride ourselves in trust, integrity and innovative expert staff which together deliver outstanding results and live our brand’s values of Energy – Synergy – Success.

Job Description

What we offer

• Company car or vehicle allowance
• Flexible & supportive working environment
• Great team culture – team sports, regular social activities, family friendly
• Strong Safety Focus
• Financial Wellness Programs
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Personal and Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program – immediate family included
• Free parking onsite

The Role

Reporting to the QLD & NT Construction Manager and based in Cairns, the Construction Manager - NQwill take ownership of Construction Manager duties for the NQ & NT VAE Group Branch and also manage/assist managing large-scale, high-profile projects and manage on-time and on-budget delivery safely.

Some of the key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Lead a team of Project Managers to assist in their delivery of projects on time and on budget
• Achieve budgeted profit & margins for division at Group level
• Assist the NQ & NT Branch Manager in developing a large client base and supporting sales bid/decisions
• Assist the QLD & NT Construction Manager in managing the construction teams
• Monitor and maximise opportunities for variations across projects
• Conduct technical reviews of contracts and manages supplier and sub-contractor relationships
• Direct and lead the light commercial team to maximise opportunities in this space
• Provide coaching and advice and assistance to Team members as required
• Ensure accurate report and forecast to the QLD & NT Construction Manager
• Develop strong working relationships with clients to ensure long term and repeat business for the group

Desired Skills and Experience

What makes you stand out

An ideal candidate will demonstrate their proven leadership and management experience in the construction and/or similar industry, an understanding of the challenges of working in a dynamic and fast-growing business, and the following attributes:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Collaborative
• Understanding of commercial legal requirements and construction contracts
• Self-motivated
• Exceptional time management

Culture

Most importantly the candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the VAE company values of Energy, Synergy and Success. We are proud of the VAE Group culture and it is key to the company's significant growth & low employee turnover.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for a career progression in a supportive & flexible work environment, please apply today and join us at VAE Group!

Diversity & Inclusion

At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation.

We’re searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture. If problem-solving and innovation are motivational to you, a career with VAE Group will provide these opportunities.