Residential Framing Construction Manager (Larapinta) …, Brisbane City

Residential Framing Construction Manager – Larapinta, QLD (Full-Time) Location: Larapinta, QLD Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 per year, Plus Super and Company Vehicle If you’ve spent years delivering results on sites for other people, you already know the reality: great outcomes only happen when someone sets the standard and holds it. This is your opportunity to own an entire installation division, build a high-performing team, establish the systems others rely on, and run residential framing operations as if they were your own. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take full ownership of residential framing installation operations across South East Queensland. You will be accountable for safety, quality, delivery and commercial performance across every active site while leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team that includes:
- Site Supervisors
- Service and Install Coordinator
- Maintenance Carpenters
- Subcontract Framing Crews This is a senior operational leadership role, not a tools‑on position. Based at the Larapinta facility, you will attend sites as required to verify quality, resolve issues and strengthen builder relationships. The majority of your role is proactive, focused on planning, coordination, performance management and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Production, Design and Sales to ensure a seamless supply chain from detailing through to handover. What Success Looks Like In your first 90 days, you will:
- Review all active sites to identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Establish a structured weekly operating rhythm with supervisors and the install coordinator
- Implement clear systems for tracking and resolving site issues Reduce escalations to the General Manager by taking full operational ownership Ongoing success will be measured by:
- DIFOT at or above 95%
- Reduced repeat defects and rectification costs
- Supervisors confidently solving day-to-day issues independently
- Consistent performance from reliable subcontractor crews
- Builders recognising the business as their preferred framing partner About You You are a proven construction leader with strong hands‑on residential framing knowledge. You understand load paths, bracing, tie‑down requirements, sequencing and what it takes to get framing right the first time. Whether you have progressed from the tools, site supervision or construction management, what matters most is your ability to lead people and deliver consistent operational outcomes. You bring:
- Solid technical knowledge in residential framing
- Experience in residential construction, framing or site management
- Confidence to uphold standards, even in difficult conversations
- Commercial awareness and disciplined cost control
- Clear, qualified communication at all levels
- Ability to attract, develop and retain quality subcontractor crews
- A structured, systems-driven approach to operations Steel framing experience is highly advantageous, but not essential. This Role Is Not for Everyone Please do not apply if you:
- Avoid difficult or performance‑based conversations
- Prefer being on the tools rather than leading teams
- Operate reactively and rely on constant firefighting
- View subcontractors as disposable rather than long‑term partners Why Join This Business and What’s On Offer? True accountability with full ownership of safety, quality, delivery and cost across the division Growth ahead with significant investment and a strong expansion pipeline Direct reporting line to the General Manager Values-driven culture focused on accountability, commitment, service, collaboration, quality and trust Purpose-built Larapinta facility designed for high performance Competitive salary package of $130,000 to $150,000 PLUS superannuation Company vehicle provided Career growth opportunities as the division continues to expand How to Apply If you are ready to make a real impact and help drive the success of our client’s operations, we would love to hear from you. Email your resume to , or click Apply via this website. For more information, contact Recruitment 24/7 on Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ruz9z