Construction Manager – Buildings

About the role

The Construction Manager – Buildings leads all building construction activities for the Antarctic Infrastructure Renewal Alliance (AIR Alliance) program, overseeing planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover across remote Antarctic sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Develop and implement construction strategies, logistics and site establishment plans for remote environments.
• Manage day‑to‑day construction delivery, ensuring compliance with NCC, permits, safety and Alliance requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee quality assurance, testing, defect management and successful handover of assets.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in managing large‑scale building construction projects, preferably in remote or challenging environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong understanding of NCC compliance, construction safety standards and risk management.

Required skills

• Construction management and project delivery
• Procurement package development and cost optimisation
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Logistics planning for remote sites
• Safety culture leadership