At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise preconstruction operations for residential construction projects.
- Company: Established organisation in the Australian residential construction sector.
- Benefits: Career progression, hybrid work, social events, discounts, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence business strategy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on project delivery and shape future operations.
- Qualifications: Senior management experience in construction or development.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Head of Preconstruction (Relocate to Sydney)
An established and highly regarded organisation within the Australian residential construction and development sector is seeking an experienced Head of Preconstruction to lead and optimise its preconstruction operations.
This is a genuine senior leadership opportunity for an individual who can bring together people, process, design, approvals, customer experience and operational performance to create a high-performing preconstruction function.
Job Title
Head of Preconstruction
Benefits
Tangible Career Progression, Hybrid working, Social Events, Employee Assistance Program, Home-Building Discounts, Gym Discounts, Learning and Development, Paid Parental Leave and more!
Remuneration : Negotiable Base Salary + Super + Relocation
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the end-to-end preconstruction function, leading multiple teams and ensuring projects move efficiently from initial design through to construction readiness.
You will be responsible for bringing greater structure, accountability and visibility across the function, while developing the people, systems and processes required to support ongoing business growth.
Your remit will span areas including
- Drafting and design coordination
- Planning and approvals / permits
- Client selections
- Customer care
- Preconstruction project planning
- Operational reporting and performance management
- Process improvement and standardisation
- Risk, compliance and quality
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Construction, Operations and Development, ensuring the preconstruction function is aligned with broader organisational objectives.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary preconstruction teams.
- Establish clear KPIs, reporting structures and performance measures across the function.
- Oversee design, drafting and approval processes to ensure projects progress efficiently and accurately.
- Improve workflows, systems and processes to reduce delays, rework and operational bottlenecks.
- Monitor project pipelines, resource requirements, deadlines and operational risks.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies that improve customer experience throughout the preconstruction journey.
- Ensure projects and processes remain compliant with relevant building, planning and regulatory requirements.
- Provide senior management with clear reporting, analysis and recommendations.
- Build strong relationships across internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning.
- Act as a trusted operational adviser and change leader within the organisation.
About You
We are looking for an established construction or development professional who has operated at a senior management level and understands the complexities of taking projects from concept and customer engagement through to construction readiness.
Your background could come from a range of environments, including
- Residential construction
- Developer-builder organisations
- Volume or project home building
- Design and preconstruction
- Development management
- Construction operations
- Building approvals / planning
You may currently be operating as a Head of Preconstruction, Preconstruction Manager, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Operations Manager, Design Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar, and be ready to take the next step into a broader leadership position.
Most importantly, you will have demonstrated experience leading teams, managing competing priorities, improving operational performance and influencing senior stakeholders.
Why This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical business function and have a genuine impact on how projects are delivered.
You will have the opportunity to
- Lead a significant multidisciplinary function.
- Influence senior leadership and broader business strategy.
- Transform systems, processes and operational performance.
- Develop high-performing teams and future leaders.
- Shape the future direction of the organisation’s preconstruction operation.
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Head of Preconstruction – Sydney in Melbourne employer: Fusion People Pty Ltd
Join a highly regarded organisation in the Australian residential construction sector, where you will lead and optimise preconstruction operations in a dynamic and supportive work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor multidisciplinary teams, influence strategic decisions, and drive operational improvements while enjoying relocation assistance for exceptional candidates. This role not only offers a chance to shape the future of the organisation but also fosters a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.
