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Job Title


Assistant Construction Manager


Company : Fairmont Homes Group


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2025-05-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Fairmont Homes, we are one of SAs largest and most successful residential housing and development companies. With nearly 60 years of design innovation and building experience, we continue as industry leaders, evolving to meet our clients'' changing lifestyles.About the roleReporting to the Construction Manager, you will play an essential role in the coordination, scheduling and effective delivery of new house builds. You will work closely with the Construction Manager and team to coordinate construction workflow, coordinate trade capacities, problem solve, and drive production to meet expected build timeframes within contract specifications, build quality, and budget requirements.This role will utilise high volume construction and project management systems and processes to support the delivery of high-quality construction outcomes meeting both construction duration targets and construction budgets.Your main responsibilities will include:Drive a systematic approach to planning, coordinating, and tracking the progress of construction jobs, ensuring both customer management and quality management standards are always maintained.Liaise with the Construction Manager to identify and resolve site issues and identify/recommend opportunities for improvement throughout the construction process.Work closely with Construction Administration and Site Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to optimise scheduling and budgets.Identify scheduling risks and propose mitigation strategies to maintain build timelines.Provide regular progress updates, schedule analysis, and forecast reports.Support the effective delivery of building requirements according to the relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.Maintain sustainable systems and processes that support efficient management of workflow from the commencement of a build through to post-maintenance handover.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have a proven understanding of residential construction processes together with an ability to work with new builds at volume whilst problem solving and driving outcomes.You also will have:Demonstrated project management experience utilising data, systems, and process to drive on-site outcomes.Knowledge and application of the National Construction and Australian Standards codesSkilled in communicating, monitoring, and reaching volume targets and milestonesStrong problem-solving skills, technical construction detailing and complex construction material integrationAbility to communicate with a diverse range of people and build positive relationshipsTertiary qualifications in the construction field will be well regardedAt Fairmont Homes Were Built For LifeBuild a rewarding career, united within a healthy work environment. Feel supported, valued, and inspired, ready to have fun. Learn, continuously evolve, and be empowered to fulfil your goals. Tenacious and determined to deliver for our customers, our people, and the group.What we offerA competitive salaryEmployee Assistance ProgramReward & Recognition Program3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leaveA thriving workplace culture focused on a core values frameworkLeave loading, on-site car parking, social events and more!To Apply:Click apply now and upload a current Cover letter and Resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close Monday 26 May 2025.Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered.Application Process:For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, HR Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or careers@fairmontgroup.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr