Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a team of project managers, operational personnel, supervisors and support staff.
About the Role
As the State Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the Tasmanian business, including operations, business development, project delivery, commercial performance, workforce leadership and customer relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the strategic, financial and operational performance of the Tasmanian business unit
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities across government and private-sector markets
- Managing tendering, estimating and quotation activities
- Overseeing the successful delivery of civil construction projects
- Maintaining strong client, stakeholder and supplier relationships
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing team
- Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to broader business strategy
- Managing budgets, forecasting, reporting and overall business performance
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Engineering qualifications or a related technical discipline
- Extensive experience in road or civil construction
- Proven success managing large-scale projects and operational teams
- Strong commercial acumen with responsibility for P&L outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in business development, tendering and client management
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A hands-on approach combined with strong strategic thinking
- The ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships across Tasmania
- Senior leadership position with significant autonomy
- Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the Tasmanian business
- Diverse portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects
- Strong organisational support and resources
- Attractive executive remuneration package
- Long-term career opportunity with a respected industry leader
Apply now or contact Wendy Tynan-Jefferis at Searson Buck for a confidential discussion. Wtynanjefferis@searsonbuck.com.au or 0439 629666
