Building Manager - Residential Construction

Building Manager - Residential Construction

Salary:

$250000 - 280000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Newcastle - NSW 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

AMA06102025

Contact Name:

Anca Marinescu

Contact Email:

anca@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

25-Oct-2025

Join an industry-leading residential home builder as a Building Manager, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality homes across multiple regions and offices. You’ll lead a team of Construction Managers, Maintenance Managers, and Area Managers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

Beyond site delivery, you’ll play a key role in managing budgets and financial performance, driving profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee 10 direct reports and up to 100 staff total, delivering over 500 homes across the region
  • Oversee day-to-day construction operations, ensuring compliance with contracts, building codes, and company standards.
  • Monitor progress, quality, and safety across all sites, taking corrective action when needed.
  • Lead, mentor, and support your team to meet project and performance targets.
  • Manage suppliers, contractors, and trade partners — including scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance.
  • Drive efficiency, minimise waste, and contribute to continuous improvement across all building processes.
  • Promote and uphold workplace health and safety practices on every site.
About You:
  • Be willing to travel across all three office locations from Sydney to Northern NSW.
  • Licensed Builder with a Certificate IV or Diploma in Building and Construction.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in residential construction management, leading teams of a similar size
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, processes, and regulations.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent project management and organisational abilities.
  • Committed to quality, safety, and delivering exceptional results.
  • Experience as a Building Manager, General Manager or Operations Manager with a construction background.
Benefits: 
  • Work for an established, high-performing builder with a national footprint.
  • Attractive remuneration package and genuine career advancement opportunities.
  • Play a strategic role influencing construction outcomes and financial performance.
  • Supportive leadership team committed to excellence, innovation, and work-life balance.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology, systems, and training.
 
Join a company that values safety, quality, and teamwork. Apply now to be part of a progressive builder that takes pride in delivering homes that stand the test of time.

Please ring Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 for more information. 
Email: anca@designandbuild.com.au

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