Construction Manager
Join the leading residential home builder in NSW- Key strategic leadership role overseeing volume construction projects across the Hunter
- Maximum term contract (12 months) | remuneration package includes vehicle
The MJH Group (incorporating the iconic McDonald Jones Homes and Mojo Homes brands) is not just in the new home building industry; we are in the business of delivering an unbeatable customer experience from beginning to end. From architecturally designed new homes to finance options, from multi-residential projects to investment properties, the MJH Group has grown and evolved to offer a range of building services which cater to diverse needs, goals and budgets. We strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.
We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1300 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia’s leading home builder.
Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.
Our perks and benefits
We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia’s leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that’s why we offer a bundle of benefits:
- Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
- Income protection insurance– 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
- Purchased leave – opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
- Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (we’re proud to be industry leading with this benefit!)
- Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
- AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
- A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (we’re proud of our Women in Construction Program and annual Building Inclusivity Awards)
- Employee assistance program to support your mental, financial and physical wellbeing
- A huge catalogue of online learning and ongoing professional development programs
- NAWIC and HIA corporate membership
- Attractive remuneration
- And so much more!
About the opportunity
In this key leadership role, you will report to the Building Manager as a key member of the MJH construction leadership team. The primary focus of this role will be to oversee all residential construction projects in your region, providing leadership to Area Managers and Construction Supervisors to ensure time, quality, safety and compliance goals are achieved. More specifically, you will:
- Execute the construction strategy and drive the achievement of KPIs to a high standard
- Ensure that Site Supervisors and Area Managers are appropriately resourced to maintain construction timeframes, reduce ETSs and provide a good build experience for customers
- Provide leadership, support, and governance to the Construction and Service & Warranty teams
- Conduct meetings to provide clarity on department and company goals and objectives, highlighting industry trends and improve overall alignment and engagement
- Monitor site set up to ensure safe, sustainable, efficient and effective practices
- Ensure homes are consistently built, completed on time and the level of quality is equal to the display home finish
- Ensure WH&S is at the forefront for all staff and all safety standards are clearly understood and available
- Provide regular training and upskilling to ensure Site Supervisors and Area Managers are continually learning and improving capability
- Resolve escalated building related issues and problems throughout the construction process
About you
You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values: Better Together, People Matter, Be Accountable and Think Bigger. In addition, you will demonstrate:
- Experience in a senior construction management role with expertise in project management
- Proven leadership skills within the residential construction industry
- Excellent understanding of building regulations and ability to ensure homes are built in accordance with all standards and regulations
- A valid building trade certificate
- Ideally a tertiary qualification in Building and Construction
- Experience using Companion will be highly regarded
- An ability to lead and drive a team to deliver high quality projects
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
We are committed to building a more inclusive workplace by improving representation of women and other marginalised groups. If this role appeals to you but you don’t feel you tick every box, we encourage you to still apply. We’d love to have a chat with you about your career goals.
Interested?
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.
Apply today!
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better lives, email your resume to [email protected]. To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au and mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.
