- Pay
- A$61–77k
- Where
- Melbourne, Victoria, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Join a startup Property & Construction company as a Works Manager in Melbourne.
Melbourne's construction pipeline hasn't slowed down, and smaller, fast-moving outfits are picking up work that bigger firms are too slow to chase.
This is one of them: a lean Property & Construction startup where a Works Manager has real say over how sites run, not just a seat at the table.
You'll be working alongside founders who still swing by site, which changes how decisions get made.
Here's what you'll be doing: Plan and oversee day-to-day site operations across live Property & Construction projects in Melbourne Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and trades to keep programmes on track Monitor budgets and flag cost overruns before they become a problem Enforce site safety standards and compliance with Australian building regulations Report progress directly to founders and adjust plans quickly as priorities shift Mentor junior staff while still rolling your sleeves up when a site needs it Here are the skills you'll need: Several years' experience managing works or site operations within Property & Construction Solid grasp of project scheduling, budgeting and procurement Comfortable working in a startup, where processes aren't always fixed yet Strong communicator who can brief tradespeople and founders in the same breath Calm under pressure when deadlines or weather throw out the plan Working knowledge of relevant safety and compliance standards in Melbourne Key perks and benefits: A$60,500 to A$76,500, depending on experience Equity in the business, so the upside is shared Flexible working hours around core site demands Learning and development budget to build on your Works Manager skillset Office-based role with a flat structure.
No layers of management between you and the decision-makers Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?
Melbourne keeps building, and skilled site leadership is hard to find, which keeps demand for a good Works Manager high.
Progression in this sector tends to come quickly for people who can actually deliver on site, not just on paper.
Property & Construction rewards people who solve problems in real time, and Melbourne gives you no shortage of projects to prove it on.
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