General Manager - National Projects

The Company

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised services business with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the built environment. Known for its long-standing commitment to the quality of its services, the business has a strong customer base and boasts a long heritage going back generations. With operations nationally, the company has recently benefited from the partnership of a global Private Equity backer and is on course to significantly expand its footprint in the coming years.

The company operates across multiple regions and delivers large-scale technical projects for commercial clients at every scale, supported by a highly experienced leadership team and robust internal systems and processes. In addition to the peerless quality of the services it delivers to its client base, the company also benefits from a culture which is collaborative, accountable, and focused on continuous improvement.

As the business readies itself for this significant growth phase, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to join the leadership team.

The Role

Reporting directly into the Chief Operations Officer and with a broad management remit, the General Manager will lead the performance, governance, and delivery of a national project portfolio within a specialised technical services environment. With oversight over the governance and delivery of key client projects, they will also be responsible for capability development including the recruitment and allocation of resources tailored to the specific needs of each project nationally.

The selected candidate will oversee state-based Project Managers and delivery teams, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and commercial expectations.

With a national remit, this role can be based out of the business's operations in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership, mentoring, and direction to geographically dispersed project teams.
• Establishing and maintaining consistent project governance frameworks, reporting, and delivery standards.
• Driving strong commercial outcomes across the portfolio, including revenue, margin, and cost control.
• Overseeing contract management, risk mitigation, and major project negotiations.
• Ensuring full compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for complex project, client, or delivery issues.
• Supporting business growth through identification of opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery methodologies and performance.

This high-visibility and business critical role will best suit a leader who can balance strategic oversight with operational rigour, and one who is comfortable operating in a multi-site, fast-paced project environment.

Your Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced projects leader and general manager with a strong track record in delivering complex, multi-site projects within a technical or construction-related industry.

Ideally you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in project delivery within HVAC, mechanical services, or a closely related sector.
• A trade background in HVAC or an allied sector, ideally complemented by further qualifications in engineering, project management, or business.
• Proven leadership experience managing project managers and delivery teams across multiple locations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, margin management, and contract negotiation.
• Deep understanding of project governance, risk management, and contractual frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of relevant Australian standards, WHS legislation, and construction codes
• A hands-on, accountable leadership style with a strong focus on safety, performance, and team development

The successful candidate will also be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels and bring the credibility and communication skills to engage effectively with clients, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership alike. In addition, you will be someone who leads from the front and espouses and contributes to a culture which encourages collaboration and teamwork towards achieving shared goals.

You will benefit from becoming part of the senior leadership team in a great business with strong financial backing and a growth trajectory. For someone with the relevant skills and experience, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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