Bielby is experiencing a period of sustained growth, supported by a strong pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities and continued expansion into new regions. Building on over 40 years of successful major project delivery, we are seeking an accomplished Construction Manager to join our Brisbane-based team.
This role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager who enjoys influencing projects long before construction commences. Initially joining our Precontracts team, you will play a key role in developing winning delivery strategies, methodologies, resource plans and construction solutions for major civil infrastructure tenders valued at $300M+.
Working alongside bid teams, estimators, engineers and executive leadership, you will contribute to and, in some cases, lead major project pursuits, helping shape Bielby's future project portfolio. Following the successful award of a project, you will transition into a project-based Construction Manager position, leading the delivery function on major metropolitan or regional infrastructure projects.
Reporting to a Project Manager or Project Director, you will take ownership of construction delivery, with engineering, project delivery and site teams working under your leadership to achieve outstanding project outcomes.
What You'll Do
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Lead construction inputs into major civil infrastructure tenders and project pursuits.
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Develop construction methodologies, staging plans, resourcing strategies and delivery solutions.
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Contribute to tender strategy, risk reviews, client presentations and bid workshops.
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Provide practical construction insight to maximise project competitiveness and deliverability.
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Work closely with engineering, commercial and estimating teams during bid development.
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Identify construction risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.
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Support project mobilisation activities following successful contract award.
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Lead delivery teams across major infrastructure projects as Construction Manager.
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Manage engineering, project delivery and site teams to ensure safe, efficient and profitable project delivery.
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Drive performance across safety, quality, programme, productivity and client satisfaction objectives.
What You'll Bring
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15+ years' experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
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Extensive experience in construction leadership roles on road, bridge, transport or major infrastructure projects.
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Strong knowledge of Design & Construct project delivery environments.
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Demonstrated experience contributing to major tenders, bids or project pursuits.
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Strong expertise in construction methodology, planning, staging and project execution.
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Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary delivery teams.
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Experience managing engineers, supervisors and project delivery personnel.
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Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk management.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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A practical leadership style with a strong focus on delivery, accountability and team performance.
Why Bielby?
The Bielby Way – Where People Matter
At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job.
We're proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we're creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.
What you can expect:
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Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
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Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands-on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.
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Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
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A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.
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People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.
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Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.
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A workplace that values different perspectives – we're committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
As Bielby grows, you grow with us.
Interested? We'd like to hear from you.
Apply now or, for a confidential conversation about opportunities with Bielby, contact Dave Tyrrell on 0406 509 767 or [email protected].
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.
Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.
