Services Manager

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

As our sustained growth continues, we are looking for an experienced and driven Services Manager to join our team. You will be well versed with project management for commercial construction projects and overseeing the delivery of building services design, installation, and commissioning. We are a fast-paced and growing company, looking for passionate people that thrive on success and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with strong learning mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of cost-effective services construction per project design and delivery brief
• Drive compliance with all safety, quality, design, authority and building code requirements
• Partner with internal stakeholder to procure services consultants and subcontractors
• Meet all client requirements by way of services packages in head and subcontracts
• Ensure that all project documentation meets brief and procurement requirements
• Pursue application of relevant green building / sustainability rating requirements
• Project manage work of subcontractors for installation of services packages
• Oversee programs / job plans, adjusting as required to meet the schedule
• Create and manage services design and pertaining procurement program
• Govern rectification of issues raised by external and internal stakeholders
• Manage assessment of sub-contractor claims and recommend approval
• Supervise the rectification of services defects by subcontractors
• Deliver monthly reporting for services installation progress
• Identify new technologies for improving operations

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), or equivalent trade background
• 6 to 10+ years’ relevant industry experience in services engineering, consulting, or coordination
• Prior Tier 1 or 2 builder experience on large commercial building services projects
• Thorough understanding and practical knowledge of the NCC / BCA and relevant building services requirements
• Sound construction knowledge and understanding of building / construction trades
• Extensive experience coordinating services subcontractors / consulting engineers
• Well versed with quality and safety requirements on construction projects
• Exposure to pursuits as part of the bidding process
• Well-developed planning, project management, client management, negotiation, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great. Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.