Construction Director

Construction Director / Licensed Builder

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

Project & Construction Leadership

• Lead and oversee all phases of residential construction projects from planning and procurement through to completion and handover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects including detached housing, duplexes, and townhouse developments.
• Drive programme delivery while maintaining strict control over quality, cost, safety, and construction methodology.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, practically, and in accordance with approved budgets and timelines.

Team & Contractor Management

• Lead, coordinate, and mentor site teams, supervisors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain a reliable network of subcontractors and trades across multiple regions.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and problem-solving.
• Assist in developing internal systems, construction processes, and operational standards as the business scales.

Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Prepare, review, and manage construction budgets, procurement strategies, and cost control processes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks across projects.
• Work closely with directors and project teams to improve construction efficiencies and delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to value engineering and buildability assessments during design development.

Programme & Delivery Management

• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes and sequencing strategies.
• Proactively manage delays, supply chain issues, weather impacts, and construction challenges.
• Maintain strong oversight of site productivity and subcontractor performance.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all projects comply with NCC requirements, Australian Standards, WHS regulations, and company QA procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, presentation, and site management.
• Oversee inspections, certifications, approvals, and compliance documentation.
• Identify construction and delivery risks early and implement practical solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for consultants, certifiers, engineers, architects, councils, and authorities.
• Provide clear reporting and communication to directors and senior management.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with external stakeholders and project partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of residential construction experience with significant hands-on site exposure.
• Current NSW Class 1 Builder Licence (mandatory).
• Class 2 Builder Licence highly regarded.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Building, or a related discipline (mandatory).
• Proven experience delivering residential volume builds, townhouse developments, subdivisions, or multi-unit projects.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methodologies, sequencing, and site operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, teams, and subcontractors simultaneously.
• Strong commercial understanding including budgeting, procurement, cost control, and programme management.
• Proficiency in construction and project management software platforms.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to command respect both on-site and in the boardroom.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Commercially astute and capable of making sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Intelligent, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously and take ownership of outcomes.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to be actively involved in site delivery when required.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

Preferred Background

• Established residential builders or developers delivering medium-density projects; or
• Smaller operations where the candidate has demonstrated exceptional capability, leadership, and ambition to grow into a larger role.

Working Conditions

• Primarily in the office.
• Travel between project sites required.
• Exposure to active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend involvement may be required to meet project deadlines and operational demands.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and capability.
• Long-term career growth opportunity within a rapidly growing residential development and construction group.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in scaling a vertically integrated construction business.
• High level of autonomy and involvement in strategic operational decision-making.