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QBuild is expanding! Join Qbuild as a Senior Construction Manager for an exciting career opportunity to coordinate and manage construction related activities including managing project construction budgets, programs and reporting.

Job details

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government.  It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.  

About the role:

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by overseeing, aligning, and streamlining the efforts of office personnel, field teams, and apprentices engaged in product development, delivery, and client engagement.

Duties and skills involved:

• Managing the development of high-level project construction budgets, programs and reporting required to achieve successful financial outcomes delivered in line with timeframes and client requirements
• Partnering with First Nations councils and communities to engage local suppliers and build trade capability
• Achieving operational objectives through effective planning and utilisation of resources, including successfully managing elements of a commercialised business within the Queensland Public Sector
• Preparing and effectively managing construction projects, including delivery of minor works and construction activity
• Managing, coordinating and integrating a workforce of office, field staff and apprentices involved in product development, product delivery and client liaison activities
• Ensuring a healthy and safe work environment is maintained on worksites, by undertaking audits and ensuring compliance
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and looking at future construction works across all partners
• Taking responsibility for estimate costs, schedule deliverables and supervise all on-site and off-site construction activity, to ensure compliance with building and safety regulations.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Demonstrated strong understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of the building construction and maintenance management industry, including principles, practices and maintenance program management will be highly regarded

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Robert Hore on 0409 643 5477 or rob.hore@hpw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/668147/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November  2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide HPW (2) (PDF, 363KB)
  
  
  668147 25 - Role Descripiton (PDF, 269KB)