State Construction Manager - Qld - Coles SO QLD

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day. About the team Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management. About the role Take ownership of construction delivery across Queensland, leading a diverse program of store renewals and new space projects across the Coles network. As State Construction Manager, you’ll have the autonomy to shape delivery, lead an experienced team of three Project Managers and influence senior stakeholders across Property and Operations. With a highly visible portfolio and projects spanning metropolitan and regional Queensland, you’ll see the impact of your work across our stores, customers and teams. You’ll also enjoy a flexible mix of office, site and home-based working. Applications are open until EOD Friday September 4. What you’ll do • Lead and support the Project Managers to deliver the new store fitouts and end to end renewal projects safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality. • Partner across Store Development, Design, Leasing and Quantity Surveying to support program planning, cost forecasting and value engineering. • Oversee resourcing, detailed design, tendering and contractor appointments across the program. • Partner with developers, builders, contractors and other external parties. • Drive continuous improvement across cost, time, quality, safety and compliance. • Provide direction through complex project and delivery challenges. About you and your skills You’ll bring construction or project management experience, ideally gained within retail, QSR, big-box environments or client-side project management. You’ll also have: • Proven experience leading teams and delivering multiple capital works or development projects. • Strong experience delivering redevelopment, refurbishment and fit-out projects within live operating environments. • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost planning and budget management. • Working knowledge of construction contracts, project governance and compliance requirements. • Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. • A collaborative, proactive and results-focused leadership style. #LI-MAR What’s in it for you? Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it. Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in. Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings. Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers. Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training. Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family. Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares. About the recruitment process We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [email protected] Job ID: 192105 Employment Type: Full time