Construction Manager

About Us

From desalination plants providing clean water to Australian communities, to treatment facilities that return wastewater safely to the environment, Guidera O’Connor designs and delivers tailored solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Guidera O’Connor designs, constructs, and commissions:

• Water treatment plants
• Pumping stations
• Chemical dosing systems
• Filtration
• Desalination plants
• Aquifer storage and recovery
• Reuse systems

We work with customers across Australia, including:

• Water authorities
• Local government
• Mining and resources companies
• Private asset owners
• Head contractors
• Engineering organisations

Our business is founded on five guiding principles: Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect, and Future, each of which inform our collaborative, innovative, solutions-focused approach.

More than infrastructure, we deliver value, creating the systems that make safe, clean water possible for people and communities across the country, now and into the future.

About the Role

Working with the Project Managers, in-house Design Team, Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and Trades staff; the Construction Manager is responsible for leading the site construction activities of projects from first engagement to handover in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner; with a quality focus and adherence to company policy, customer expectations and project specifications. The Construction Manager will be a key resource on upcoming large ($70M+) projects.

About you

• Extensive experience in a similar role in construction
• Solid construction industry knowledge
• Have a Diploma or higher in Project or Construction Management
• An ability to effectively lead and manage teams of people coupled with an ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Self-motivated and strong communication skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• A strong safety and quality focus
• An ability to influence others while making sound decisions
• Water industry experience is highly valued

Guidera O'Connor is an equal opportunity employer. If you meet most, but not all of the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Guidera O’Connor, we value a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, culture, or identity.

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we aim to increase the participation of women in the construction industry and encourage applications from women for all roles.

As part of our Reconciliation Action commitment, we also strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our Benefits

In return for your skills and experience, we offer a supportive team environment, strong leadership, and meaningful work that contributes to essential infrastructure.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Additional annual leave for service milestones
• Company-funded wellbeing program

Apply

Please apply online. For further information, please contact the People & Culture team at [email protected]