General Manager
Are you seeking a new challenge in the construction industry, offering unique challenges and a broad variety of projects, working with a well-established, experienced and respected team with training in new skill sets; then please read on!
About Brema Group
Brema Group is a well-established, Canberra-based family business with a team averaging 30 employees.
We specialise in demolition, environmental remediation and building fit-out removal back to the base building (strip-outs), but we also undertake some civil works including bulk and detail earthworks.
Our firm specialises in the larger/more complicated/short timeline/etc. projects, so offers a diverse and challenging career.
We are not cowboys and have undertaken projects ranging up to $10,000,000.00 in value and structural demolition projects to 11 storeys high.
We have recently completed over $9,000,000.00 of work on the $550,000,000.00 Australian War Memorial redevelopment project, mainly inside the main heritage building including underpinning, propping (including complicated custom made solutions to suspend columns whilst their footings were removed and lowered and the columns extended), synchronised hydraulic jacking, demolition and removal of loadbearing structural walls, columns, footings and retaining walls, large suspended floor penetrations, bulk and detail excavation and removal of over 1000m3 of spoil, all whilst the memorial was open to the public on the floor above.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental management across all our projects, and our well-developed systems and safety record has resulted in our firm being well regarded by our public and private industry clients, and our firm having won many awards in categories including safety, environmental and excellence on technical challenging projects.
We undertake projects both as the principal/head contractor and as a subcontractor.
The great majority of our projects are Canberra based.
Safety, Environment, Plant and Equipment
Safety is genuinely first priority with Brema Group and our industry leading safety performance (and many awards) reflects this. Our firm is third party Australian Standards Quality, Safety and Environment certified.
Our firm’s safety culture starts with our director’s focus on safety and his willingness to invest in training and equipment to support this, and then or management team’s adoption and implementation of this culture.
Brema Group have lead the local industry in providing their staff with the latest equipment solutions and training to overcome safety and environmental concerns; we were amongst the first to own atomised dust suppression water misting cannons (10 years ago), a remote control electric excavator, silica dust training (7 years ago), face fitting and issuing of professional grade respirators to all our staff upon employment.
Brema Group own the majority of their plant and equipment outright, from 1 to 47 tonne excavators, utes to 27.5 tonne GVM hook bin trucks and our company is financially healthy and has no major outstanding debts or legal matters pending.
The Role
We seek a dedicated and experienced professional to join and lead our team as General Manager with strong estimating, project and staff management skills and experience.
Reporting directly to the Director, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation of the firm, with particular focus on estimating and project management functions.
Whilst we expect the successful candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, experience or qualifications in demolition or civil works are not essential.
Our Team
Brema Group aim not to employ just for specific project/short term requirements; we aim to employ our staff for long term ongoing roles so that we can invest in training them and hold those staff ready to take on our next projects. As such we have an average tenure well above the industry standard.
Our existing senior management team consists of:
· Sole Director (19 years for Brema Group); A class Builders Licence holder with demolition endorsement in ACT and NSW, leading our strategic direction and overall financial oversight. Our director has other business and family commitments;
· Works Co-ordinator/Construction Manager (18 years with Brema Group); Ticketed demolition supervisor with extensive construction experience, managing our project resources, including staff, plant and equipment;
· Works Supervisors/Foreman (19 and 3 years with Brema Group); Ticketed demolition supervisors with extensive demolition and civil works experience;
· Business/Finance Manager (4 years with Brema Group); and
· Contracts, Quality, Safety & Environment Manager (4 years with Brema Group) and assists with tender preparations and variation submissions.
Our existing General Manager would slowly transition out of the business after having supported the new General Manager in taking over the role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Estimating & Tender Submission Preparation
· Assisted by the Contracts, Quality, Safety & Environment Manager;
· Review and assess Request for Tender (RFT) documents and attend site inspections;
· Perform quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive tender costings;
· Prepare subcontractor/supplier scopes of work, obtain and assess quotations;
· Prepare and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) submissions;
· Prepare tender submission documents, including submission letters addressing the client’s criteria, programs and Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) documentation; and
· Negotiate and finalise contracts with clients in consultation with the Director.
2. Project Management & Delivery
- Undertake project management of all projects care of the senior project delivery team, including regular site visits and consultation with the senior project delivery team;
- Manage client and superintendent liaison, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders and the project delivery team;
· Facilitate project establishment, including engagement of subcontractors, government approvals, WorkSafe notifications, temporary traffic management, sediment and erosion control, and hazardous materials removal plans, site amenities, service locations/ disconnections and dilapidation reports;
- Provide client updates care of reporting, program updates and site meetings as required;
- Manage variation, extensions of time and progress claim submissions;
- Oversee project close-outs, including Work As Executed (WAE) surveys and drawings, Certificates of Occupancy, and final handover inspections/requirements.
3. Operations, QSE & People Leadership
- Oversee and assist with management and implementation of the firm’s integrated quality, safety and environment systems, including audits and preparation and presentation of major safety/toolbox talks and production/updates to site specific Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Integrated Project Management Plans;
- Identify project staffing requirements and collaborate with the Works Co-ordinator and Business Manager to action recruitment, interviews, and onboarding;
- Collaborate with the Director and the Business Manager to address staff performance counselling and terminations;
· Collaborate with the Director and the Business Manager to address financial and legal compliance.
Skills & Experience
- Qualifications: Whilst a degree or builder’s licence is not required to fulfil this role, formal training in project management, building and construction, estimating/quantity surveying and associated software is highly desirable.
- Proven Experience: A strong knowledge/experience of managing teams, construction practices/requirements/project management and estimating is required, and experience within the demolition and civil/earthworks industry would be a bonus.
- Licensing: Current driver’s license, General Construction Induction (White Card), Asbestos Awareness, and Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention cards will be required.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required, and knowledge/experience in Microsoft Project and estimating software would be an advantage.
- Communication: A high level of written and verbal communication skills is required.
- Attributes: High attention to detail, strong arithmetic skills, team leadership and the ability to self-motivate and prioritise periods of heavy workload is required.
Benefits & Environment
- Generous salary package negotiable based on your skills and experience;
- A fuel card, laptop, mobile phone and data plan would be provided. You would be expected to provide your own vehicle for business travel, but we can facilitate a novated lease if desired;
- Head office based in the Canberra region with free parking;
· Site based office pending on contract scale; and
· Immediate start available.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. For further information, please contact our incumbent General Manager Mark Haseler on 0477 446908.
Applications will close on the 14th of July, 2026.
Brema Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all motivated candidates with the relevant skills to apply.
Pay: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canberra ACT (Greater Canberra)
