Construction Manager

_{04th August, 2026}

Help Shape the Future of a Growing Civil Infrastructure Contractor

Verra Recruitment is partnering exclusively with Leader Earthworks, a growing civil and mining contractor based in Tweed Heads, to appoint a Construction Manager who will support the business as it grows and steps into larger, more complex projects.

Leader is a self performing civil and mining contractor delivering earthworks and infrastructure projects across New South Wales and South East Queensland. The business delivers road infrastructure, earthworks, mining works, subdivisions, industrial sites and detailed excavation. They’ve built strong relationships with government, Tier One contractors, developers and private clients, backed by a skilled workforce and a fleet of more than 100 pieces of plant.

Leader started in 2014 and has grown into a contractor known for quality and delivery. They’ve invested heavily in people and plant and lifted the way projects are delivered across the business. The business is expanding its civil and mining capability and taking on more complex work. They’re looking for a Construction Manager who can set the standard, build the team and drive stronger delivery across the civil and mining portfolio.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take ownership of project delivery and lift the performance of the construction side of the business. You’ll have real influence across people, delivery, systems and how the business moves into larger civil and mining work.

You’ll work closely with senior management to sharpen how projects are delivered and develop the team. As Leader continues to grow, this role gives you the chance to shape how the organisation operates.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the successful delivery of multiple civil construction projects across a diverse portfolio
• Providing leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and site teams
• Working with the General Manager to strengthen operational performance
• Driving strong outcomes across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance
• Building capability within the construction team and developing future leaders
• Improving systems and the way projects are planned and executed
• Supporting the business as it moves into larger and more complex infrastructure work
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders

• Extensive experience delivering civil construction projects within Australia
• Previous experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager or similar leadership role
• Exposure to civil infrastructure, roads, mining infrastructure, bulk earthworks or large scale earthworks
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to oversee multiple projects
• A proven ability to lead teams, develop people and drive performance
• A practical and collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence outcomes

• Join a respected civil contractor entering a strong stage of growth
• Play a genuine leadership role in shaping the future direction of the business
• Work across a diverse portfolio of civil and mining projects
• Partner directly with an experienced General Manager with a clear vision
• Have real input into building teams, improving systems and strengthening capability
• Join a business where decisions are made quickly and good ideas land
• Build a long term career with an organisation investing in its people and plant