Landscape Construction Manager

About the Company

Waddell Landscape Design is an award-winning, high-end luxury residential brand. For the past 15 years, we have proudly guided our clients through the landscape design and construction process. We have grown into a National brand with bases in Melbourne, Geelong and the Gold Coast.

We are now looking for an experienced, hands-on Construction Manager to take ownership of our Melbourne construction projects and drive them through to successful and profitable completion.

This role is ideal for someone who can oversee multiple residential projects at different stages, make practical decisions, lead teams, communicate confidently with clients and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.

This is not a desk-only administration role. You will split your time between the office and active construction sites, taking direct responsibility for project delivery. Your primary focus will be managing projects from signed contract and deposit through to material procurement, scheduling, construction, quality control and final handover, while overseeing our team of in-house landscapers and apprentices.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the live construction pipeline from signed contract through to completion
• Develop, manage and continually update construction schedules across multiple projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, installers, suppliers and internal site teams
• Work closely with the administration team on contracts, permits, engineering and project documentation
• Ensure materials, labour and site requirements are organised and confirmed ahead of project commencement
• Keep accurate project statuses, actions, responsibilities and deadlines
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients throughout the construction process
• Regularly attend active sites to oversee workmanship, safety, quality and progress
• Troubleshoot construction issues and implement practical solutions quickly
• Manage project variations and ensure additional works are properly documented and approved

About you

• Minimum five years' experience in residential construction, site supervision, project management or construction operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple residential projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing and site management
• Experience recruiting, leading and managing in-house teams, including qualified landscapers and apprentices
• Practical experience across areas such as paving, concreting, brick/block work, pergolas, roofing, decking, renovations, drainage, softscaping, extensions, sheds, pools, landscaping or similar construction
• Comfortable interpreting construction plans, engineering drawings and permit documentation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal confidently with clients, trades, suppliers and office staff
• Highly organised, solutions-focused and able to remain calm under pressure
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership and personal accountability
• Current Australian driver's licence

About us

Waddell Landscape Design is a growing national residential design and construction company specialising in complete outdoor spaces. We work with homeowners across Melbourne to deliver high-quality, highly considered outdoor living projects.

We are now looking for an experienced Construction Manager to strengthen our delivery team, improve our systems and processes, and help us build a more efficient, accountable and scalable construction department.

Benefits

• Base salary plus superannuation
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, plus phone
• Substantial performance bonus and profit-share opportunity
• Direct access to the business owner
• Genuine authority to influence and improve construction operations
• Financial upside directly linked to measurable performance
• Opportunity to help build and lead a high-performing construction department
• Varied pipeline of premium residential outdoor-living projects
• Long-term career progression for someone who consistently delivers results