AddressThe Client
With over ten years in property development, this construction company has consistently set the benchmark in the South Australian market for architecturally exciting projects that are high quality, finish, and style yet affordable.
They are also renowned for paying their vendors, suppliers, and labour on time while collaborating with the best subcontractors in the game.
As a result, they have become the developer and head contractor of choice for tradesmen to work for in the South Australian market.
The Portfolio
With a portfolio that spans medium-density housing, low and mid-rise residential, industrial, government, and even aged care, this company only builds with the finest suppliers, vendors, and labour our great state can provide.
No expense is spared to complete the projects on time and within budget.
You may wonder how this is possible, given that many other Developers sometimes get a reputation for being the opposite. Let me explain…
Their Processes
It is a two-pronged system that’s made all the difference over the last 10 years.
1/ They harness modern technology at all stages of the project life cycle, whether that’s updating or advancing construction processes or evolving the materials, labour, or services to better cater to the efficiency of the job.
Anytime they can develop a better way to build, they do it.
2/ They know finance and accounting innovation is the secret sauce many companies neglect. Instead of relying on Procore, MYOB, or their equivalent to do the heavy lifting, they have the wisdom, experience, and knowledge of modern financial systems that give them the edge and freedom not to be cheap on-site; instead, they save money elsewhere to spend money on the parts of the project that count.
Their People
As we all know, a business's culture and people make or break it. This critical aspect isn’t lost on them either; they know their people are more important to them than anything.
Understanding that great people are hard to find, they are naturally picky about whom they hire.
The Professional (You)
Site managers can come out of any trade background and excel, so they seek an individual with a minimum of 5+ years of experience outside their trade.
In this case, they hope to meet someone with a passion for low-rise / mid-rise residential projects—someone who’s completed apartment projects over $10M+ from inception. You will be the right fit if you've managed an LR or MR project from inception to completion over the past few years.
This time around, the scope isn’t as important as the experience. As a Site Manager, they’d want someone who has managed the structure, the fit-out, and the defects for at least one project—hopefully, two or three.
The Team
You’ll get one of the most established Project Managers the business has ever produced to be your partner on this project.
They’ve completed several low-rise and mid-rise residential projects for the business. So, you can rest assured while you'll be their eyes and ears on-site, they’ll be your representative and spokesperson in the office.
You’ll also have a Project Coordinator sidekick on site who will oversee small work crews, supervise concrete pours, coordinate crane lifts, etc., and assist you with anything else you need for your project. Someone well-versed in how the business runs its operations. Essentially, your on-site assistant!
The Benefits
One/ Salary
For the right person, they’ll pay whatever they need to pay to acquire your services. Plus, a top-of-the-line ute and fuel allowance.
Two/ Flexibility
Many Site Managers I’ve placed in the past complain about how long the days were getting, leaving in the dark and getting home in the dark. This business knows you must have a life outside the job to keep you pumped, upbeat, and not burnt out.
The site needs to close when you say it does, meaning if you’re an early bird and want to run your site from 6.30 am to 3.30 pm, have at it. If you have a 7.30 am to 4.30 pm lifestyle, let's do that instead.
Three/ Progression
The progression is the last reason to consider whether this role is for you.
They are constantly looking to up the ante, challenge the status quo, and enter cutting-edge construction and property development areas.
This means you’ll constantly learn, grow, and be exposed to more projects like this one, which will test your grey matter and make you the best Site Manager you can be.
Your Agent (Me)
I’ve been consulting, recruiting, and headhunting construction professionals around Australia for almost 15 years.
With over 100 reviews on the Sourcr link below the advert, you can check out what it was like working with me if you’d like; please scroll down to the bottom.
The CTA Group (The Agency)
The process is simple at The CTA Group. If you stay transparent, I will too.
Everything is confidential, and you don't need to reply with a CV to chat with me about this position or any other role available at CTA in the future.
Call me, and let's chat about the market on 0411 775 ***. Cheers
Have a great day!
David - CTA
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