At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise operations across Sales, Estimating, Admin, and Finance divisions.
- Company: G.J. Gardner Homes, a local builder with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strategic partnership with the Franchise Owner, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a thriving team in the booming Northern Gold Coast and Beaudesert areas.
- Why this job: Be the driving force behind a respected builder and transform business processes.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in residential construction and strong financial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
General Manager | Northern Gold Coast & Beaudesert
Are you a decisive, commercially minded operational leader who excels at driving accountability, fixing process bottlenecks, and leading core business functions?
Gardner Homes Northern Gold Coast is a proudly local builder backed by the reputation, strength, and industry-leading systems of Australia's favourite local home building brand.
Our rapid growth means we need a strong, hands-on General Manager to take full operational control of our front-end operations - specifically leading our Sales, Estimating, Pre-Construction Admin, and Finance divisions.
Working as a trusted operational leader, reporting into the Franchise Owner, your primary mission will be to bring order, structure, and accountability to our office operations.
We need a strong leader who can step in, set clear expectations, clean up workflows, and hold teams accountable to performance standards.
Perks You'll Love
- High-Impact
- Strategic
Partnership: Work directly with the Franchise Owner as the operational engine of the business, bringing clarity, structure, and leadership to our front-office operations.
- National Power, Local Support: Harness G. J. Gardner's world-class systems, marketing platforms, and national training frameworks to drive performance.
- Executive Remuneration: Full-time position featuring a competitive salary package reflective of your operational expertise and leadership impact.
- Opportunity to Transform & Excel: Take complete ownership of four key business functions (Sales, Estimating, Admin, and Finance) and earn the credit for lifting overall performance.
- Thriving Footprint: Drive business success across the booming Northern Gold Coast and Beaudesert corridors.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Sales Leadership & Performance
Acceleration: Lead, mentor, and energise our sales team.
Implement structured coaching, refine lead generation strategies, enforce pipeline discipline, and rebuild consistent sales momentum to boost conversion rates and exceed targets.
- Estimating & Pricebook
Maintenance: Oversee the Estimating division to ensure fundamental processes, take-offs, supplier pricing, and contract margin calculations are executed accurately every single time.
Build and maintain a robust, healthy pricebook to guarantee precise job costing and margin protection.
- Pre-Construction Admin & Council
Speed: Streamline pre-construction workflows to shorten contract turnaround times.
Enforce proactive, daily follow-ups with local councils and building surveyors for faster permit approvals.
- Financial Management & Margins: Partner with the owner to oversee budgets, monitor job profitability, control overheads, manage cash flow, and ensure tight financial reporting.
- Performance & Accountability: Conduct structured weekly team meetings across Sales, Admin, and Estimating.
Set sharp KPIs, track progress, and foster a culture where high standards are celebrated and clear operational benchmarks are consistently met.
- What You'll Bring
- Proven
- Operational
Leadership: Successful background in a General Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Business Leadership role within residential construction or a building environment.
- Strong Leadership & Accountability: A confident, fair, and firm leader who knows how to hold people accountable, streamline team workflows, and get back to business basics.
- Deep Business & Financial
Acumen: Solid understanding of residential sales management, estimating accuracy, maintaining pricebooks/rates, pre-construction administration, and financial reporting.
- Process & Systems Specialist: High proficiency with modern management software and CRM platforms, with a natural talent for finding and fixing process bottlenecks.
- Collaborative
Partner: Someone who can work seamlessly with and for a hands-on Franchise Owner, offering supportive leadership while taking the weight of daily office management off their shoulders.
- Essentials: A relevant Bachelor's degree (Business Administration or Construction Management) is highly regarded, along with a valid Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights.
Why Join G. J. Gardner Homes Northern Gold Coast?
If you are an experienced leader who thrives on turning business processes into smooth, high-yield operations - and wants to be the driving force behind a respected regional builder - this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
General Manager employer: G.J. Gardner Homes
G.J. Gardner Homes is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, allowing New Homes Consultants to thrive in their roles. With uncapped commission potential and ample opportunities for professional growth, employees are encouraged to build meaningful relationships with clients while helping them realise their dream homes in the beautiful Tweed Heads and Ballina regions. The company values its team members and invests in their development, making it a rewarding place to work.
