Construction Manager at Lendlease in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

compliance

client relations

safety management

schedule management

cost control

quality plan

Ensure compliance with specifications and resolve defects promptly.
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with legislative and authority requirements.
Foster strong client relationships and maintain open communication channels.
Implement company policies, systems, and procedures effectively across the project.
Verify commitments and payments in line with approval processes.
Provide visible leadership to the construction team and ensure alignment with project goals.
Enforce the Company Safety Management System and Global Minimum Requirements.
Lead safety initiatives, conduct regular site inspections, and ensure compliance.
Manage incident reporting, rehabilitation plans, and return-to-work programs.
Promote a strong safety culture and reward excellence in EH&S performance.
Implement stakeholder engagement plans and monitor effectiveness.
Set and deliver sustainability objectives for the project.
Monitor productivity and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
Assist in commercial close-out and subcontractor management.
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.
Support project budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Maintain professional relationships with unions and manage industrial relations issues.
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and design team to ensure seamless execution.
Develop and implement the project quality plan.
Ensure accurate documentation, including site diaries and progress photographs.
Address audit findings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct constructability reviews and recommend design changes to improve efficiency.
Communicate critical issues to senior management promptly.

Requirements

construction planning

risk management

eh&s

leadership

communication

budgeting

Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve complex issues
In-depth knowledge of construction planning, methodologies, and risk management.
Expertise in EH&S compliance and sustainability practices.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven experience in managing construction projects from start to finish.
Financial acumen and experience in budgeting and contract administration.

Benefits

Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Construction Manager Jobs in Melbourne Australia

Company

Overview

Founded in 1958

Year Established

The company's legacy began with its establishment in 1958.

40+ locations

Global Presence

Operates across more than 40 locations worldwide, showcasing its extensive global reach.

Evolved into a global leader in property and infrastructure.
Focus on creating high-quality, sustainable projects that transform communities.
Iconic projects include large-scale urban developments, mixed-use precincts, and major infrastructure works.
Strong track record in managing complex developments, including residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
Diverse portfolio includes transportation hubs, health facilities, and major urban regeneration efforts.
Delivered major projects such as Barangaroo in Sydney, Victoria Harbour in Melbourne, and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Known for its collaborative approach, working closely with clients, architects, and communities to create lasting impact.
Focus on long-term value, continuing to innovate and expand into new markets and sectors around the globe.

Culture + Values

Be dedicated to relationships – We respect all people, their ideas and cultures.
Be true to our word – Integrity is non negotiable.
Be challenging in our approach – We strive to find the best solution.
Be one team – We work together to achieve more through our unified culture and shared knowledge.
Be exceptional in everything we do – We seek, and are committed to operating safely, achieving outstanding performance and the best outcomes.
Be open and transparent – We earn and instill trust by being accountable at every level and in all of our interactions.
Respect
Integrity
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
Trust

Environment + Sustainability

53% Emission Reduction

Carbon Emissions Drop

Achieved a significant reduction in gross Scope 1 & 2 emissions since the launch of Mission Zero in 2020.

65% Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Target

Currently sourcing 65% of electricity from renewable sources, with a goal of reaching 100% by 2030.

99% Renewable Fuels

Sustainable Fuel Usage

Achieved near-complete reliance on renewable sources for liquid fuels used by the UK construction business in FY24.

80kt CO₂‑eq Offset

Carbon Offsets Achievement

Offset 19% of gross Scope 1 & 2 emissions, resulting in net emissions of 80 kt CO₂‑eq in FY24.

Close to 80% of construction equipment electrified (The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur).
Solar PV at Paya Lebar Quarter expected to reduce 186 t CO₂‑eq in the first year.
Melbourne Quarter’s rooftop PV supplies ~17% of base-building energy.
Mission Zero initiatives include fossil-fuel-free construction (electric plant, battery storage, renewable diesel/biofuels).
100% electrification of heating/hot water in new builds.
Use of low embodied-carbon materials in construction.
Scope 1 & 2 targets verified by Science Based Targets initiative, aligned to 1.5 °C Paris goal.

Inclusion & Diversity

2020

DE&I Council Established

The company established a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council to oversee and drive inclusion initiatives.

2023

DE&I Head Appointed

The company appointed a Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (US) to focus on recruitment, retention, and fostering an inclusive culture.

US DE&I outcomes tied to operational growth and employee engagement (mentorship, representation focus).

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Role

Description

compliance

client relations

safety management

schedule management

cost control

quality plan

Ensure compliance with specifications and resolve defects promptly.
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with legislative and authority requirements.
Foster strong client relationships and maintain open communication channels.
Implement company policies, systems, and procedures effectively across the project.
Verify commitments and payments in line with approval processes.
Provide visible leadership to the construction team and ensure alignment with project goals.
Enforce the Company Safety Management System and Global Minimum Requirements.
Lead safety initiatives, conduct regular site inspections, and ensure compliance.
Manage incident reporting, rehabilitation plans, and return-to-work programs.
Promote a strong safety culture and reward excellence in EH&S performance.
Implement stakeholder engagement plans and monitor effectiveness.
Set and deliver sustainability objectives for the project.
Monitor productivity and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
Assist in commercial close-out and subcontractor management.
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.
Support project budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Maintain professional relationships with unions and manage industrial relations issues.
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and design team to ensure seamless execution.
Develop and implement the project quality plan.
Ensure accurate documentation, including site diaries and progress photographs.
Address audit findings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct constructability reviews and recommend design changes to improve efficiency.
Communicate critical issues to senior management promptly.

Requirements

construction planning

risk management

eh&s

leadership

communication

budgeting

Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve complex issues
In-depth knowledge of construction planning, methodologies, and risk management.
Expertise in EH&S compliance and sustainability practices.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven experience in managing construction projects from start to finish.
Financial acumen and experience in budgeting and contract administration.

Benefits

Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

People also searched

Construction Manager Jobs in Melbourne Australia

Company

Overview

Founded in 1958

Year Established

The company's legacy began with its establishment in 1958.

40+ locations

Global Presence

Operates across more than 40 locations worldwide, showcasing its extensive global reach.

Evolved into a global leader in property and infrastructure.
Focus on creating high-quality, sustainable projects that transform communities.
Iconic projects include large-scale urban developments, mixed-use precincts, and major infrastructure works.
Strong track record in managing complex developments, including residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
Diverse portfolio includes transportation hubs, health facilities, and major urban regeneration efforts.
Delivered major projects such as Barangaroo in Sydney, Victoria Harbour in Melbourne, and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Known for its collaborative approach, working closely with clients, architects, and communities to create lasting impact.
Focus on long-term value, continuing to innovate and expand into new markets and sectors around the globe.

Culture + Values

Be dedicated to relationships – We respect all people, their ideas and cultures.
Be true to our word – Integrity is non negotiable.
Be challenging in our approach – We strive to find the best solution.
Be one team – We work together to achieve more through our unified culture and shared knowledge.
Be exceptional in everything we do – We seek, and are committed to operating safely, achieving outstanding performance and the best outcomes.
Be open and transparent – We earn and instill trust by being accountable at every level and in all of our interactions.
Respect
Integrity
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
Trust

Environment + Sustainability

53% Emission Reduction

Carbon Emissions Drop

Achieved a significant reduction in gross Scope 1 & 2 emissions since the launch of Mission Zero in 2020.

65% Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Target

Currently sourcing 65% of electricity from renewable sources, with a goal of reaching 100% by 2030.

99% Renewable Fuels

Sustainable Fuel Usage

Achieved near-complete reliance on renewable sources for liquid fuels used by the UK construction business in FY24.

80kt CO₂‑eq Offset

Carbon Offsets Achievement

Offset 19% of gross Scope 1 & 2 emissions, resulting in net emissions of 80 kt CO₂‑eq in FY24.

Close to 80% of construction equipment electrified (The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur).
Solar PV at Paya Lebar Quarter expected to reduce 186 t CO₂‑eq in the first year.
Melbourne Quarter’s rooftop PV supplies ~17% of base-building energy.
Mission Zero initiatives include fossil-fuel-free construction (electric plant, battery storage, renewable diesel/biofuels).
100% electrification of heating/hot water in new builds.
Use of low embodied-carbon materials in construction.
Scope 1 & 2 targets verified by Science Based Targets initiative, aligned to 1.5 °C Paris goal.

Inclusion & Diversity

2020

DE&I Council Established

The company established a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council to oversee and drive inclusion initiatives.

2023

DE&I Head Appointed

The company appointed a Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (US) to focus on recruitment, retention, and fostering an inclusive culture.

US DE&I outcomes tied to operational growth and employee engagement (mentorship, representation focus).

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