Construction Director / Licensed Builder
(Residential Development & Construction)Job Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded Construction Director / Licensed Builder to lead the delivery of residential construction projects across NSW, with a strong focus on medium-density and volume residential developments including detached homes, duplexes, and townhouses.This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced construction professional who combines strong technical capability with operational leadership, commercial acumen, and a hands-on approach to project delivery. The successful candidate will have extensive on-site construction experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive projects from pre-construction through to completion while maintaining programme, quality, and financial performance.
We are looking for someone who is not only technically competent, but also intelligent, solutions-driven, highly accountable, and capable of helping scale a growing vertically integrated development and construction business.
The role would suit an individual with a builder’s mentality and an ownership mindset — someone who understands both the operational realities of construction delivery and the commercial pressures of residential development.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Construction Leadership
- Lead and oversee all phases of residential construction projects from planning and procurement through to completion and handover.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects including detached housing, duplexes, and townhouse developments.
- Drive programme delivery while maintaining strict control over quality, cost, safety, and construction methodology.
- Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, practically, and in accordance with approved budgets and timelines.
Team & Contractor Management
- Lead, coordinate, and mentor site teams, supervisors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Build and maintain a reliable network of subcontractors and trades across multiple regions.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and problem-solving.
- Assist in developing internal systems, construction processes, and operational standards as the business scales.
Commercial & Financial Oversight
- Prepare, review, and manage construction budgets, procurement strategies, and cost control processes.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks across projects.
- Work closely with directors and project teams to improve construction efficiencies and delivery outcomes.
- Contribute to value engineering and buildability assessments during design development.
Programme & Delivery Management
- Develop and manage detailed construction programmes and sequencing strategies.
- Proactively manage delays, supply chain issues, weather impacts, and construction challenges.
- Maintain strong oversight of site productivity and subcontractor performance.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all projects comply with NCC requirements, Australian Standards, WHS regulations, and company QA procedures.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, presentation, and site management.
- Oversee inspections, certifications, approvals, and compliance documentation.
- Identify construction and delivery risks early and implement practical solutions.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key point of contact for consultants, certifiers, engineers, architects, councils, and authorities.
- Provide clear reporting and communication to directors and senior management.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with external stakeholders and project partners.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of residential construction experience with significant hands-on site exposure.
- Current NSW Class 1 Builder Licence (mandatory).
- Class 2 Builder Licence highly regarded.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Building, or a related discipline (mandatory).
- Proven experience delivering residential volume builds, townhouse developments, subdivisions, or multi-unit projects.
- Strong understanding of residential construction methodologies, sequencing, and site operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, teams, and subcontractors simultaneously.
- Strong commercial understanding including budgeting, procurement, cost control, and programme management.
- Proficiency in construction and project management software platforms.
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to command respect both on-site and in the boardroom.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Commercially astute and capable of making sound operational decisions under pressure.
- Intelligent, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate autonomously and take ownership of outcomes.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to be actively involved in site delivery when required.
- High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Preferred Background
We are open to candidates coming from:- Established residential builders or developers delivering medium-density projects; or
- Smaller operations where the candidate has demonstrated exceptional capability, leadership, and ambition to grow into a larger role.
Working Conditions
- Primarily in the office.
- Travel between project sites required.
- Exposure to active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
- Occasional after-hours or weekend involvement may be required to meet project deadlines and operational demands.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and capability.
- Long-term career growth opportunity within a rapidly growing residential development and construction group.
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in scaling a vertically integrated construction business.
- High level of autonomy and involvement in strategic operational decision-making.
