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General Manager - Building Services

  • Adelaide, SA, Australia
  • Full time
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McMahon Services is seeking an experienced construction leader to take on the role of General Manager – Building Services.

This is a senior leadership opportunity focused on leading and optimising our trades-based delivery capability across a national portfolio of projects.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, operating across Australia and New Zealand with over 1,200 employees. Our reputation is built on integrity, strong relationships and delivering certainty for our customers.

About the Role

This role is responsible for leading the Trades Operations function and regional SA operations within our Building & Construction business.

You will work closely with the broader leadership team to drive performance across site-based delivery, ensuring trades teams are operating safely, efficiently and to a high standard across all projects.

This role will suit a leader who has come up through the industry, understands construction delivery at a practical level, and is now ready to influence performance at a broader operational level.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and manage trades operations across multiple projects and regions
  • Drive productivity, efficiency and delivery performance across site teams
  • Support project teams to achieve program, cost and quality outcomes
  • Champion safety leadership and ensure WHSEQ compliance across operations
  • Build capability within trades teams through leadership and development
  • Work collaboratively with Project Managers and senior leaders across the business

What You’ll Bring

  • Extensive experience in construction, ideally with a strong trades or site-based background
  • Proven leadership experience managing large teams across multiple projects
  • Strong understanding of site delivery, productivity and construction methodologies
  • Ability to influence, lead and drive performance across operational teams
  • A practical, hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills

Why Join McMahon Services?

  • Senior leadership role within a national construction business
  • Opportunity to shape and improve trades delivery capability
  • Strong pipeline of work and established project teams
  • Values-driven culture with a focus on safety, performance and long-term growth

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can drive real impact on site performance, apply now.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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