" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eConstruction Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20702\"\u003e Operations \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20703\"\u003e Construction Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20704\"\u003e Adelaide \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior project leadership opportunity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop high-performing teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor civil infrastructure project in Adelaide\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e About the role \u003cbr\u003eMcConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Manager\u003c/strong\u003e to join our team supporting a major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide.\u003cbr\u003e This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing all construction activities across the project, driving safe and efficient delivery while maintaining strong performance across program, cost, quality and environmental requirements.\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with the project leadership team, you\u0026rsquo;ll lead and develop construction leaders, coordinate resources and subcontractors, manage key stakeholder relationships and ensure construction activities are aligned with project objectives.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll play an important role in building a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and creating an environment where people can deliver their best work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey responsibilities \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and manage all construction activities to achieve project objectives across safety, quality, program and cost.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide direction, coaching and support to construction leaders, driving accountability and performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee construction planning, scheduling, resource allocation and coordination of site activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage engineering, industrial relations, environmental and quality requirements across construction delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring contractual, safety and quality obligations are met.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor project progress, costs and performance, providing timely reporting and identifying opportunities for improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong working relationships with the client, project stakeholders and wider business.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e About you \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;re an experienced construction leader who can bring people together, set direction and drive delivery in a complex project environment. You understand what it takes to achieve results through others and are comfortable balancing operational priorities with longer-term planning.\u003cbr\u003e You will also have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 8 years\u0027 engineering experience in construction, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience planning, organising and leading a diverse construction workforce.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of construction delivery, including safety, environmental, quality and commercial requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to develop leaders, manage performance and build effective teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, results-driven approach with the ability to manage competing priorities, timeframes and costs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMcConnell Dowell \u0026ndash; Creative Construction\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our purpose is\u0026nbsp;Providing a Better Life.\u0026nbsp;We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The work you\u0026rsquo;ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people\u0026rsquo;s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.\u0026nbsp; Because when you grow, we all grow.\u003cbr\u003e McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We\u0027re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together\u003c/strong\u003e. Apply now!\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities \u0026amp; cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"934311\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "