Senior Manager

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Rachel Ng
Executive Manager at Jonishan Pty Ltd
About Us

Jonishan is a well-established and highly respected civil contracting company with over 30 years of expertise in water infrastructure, subdivisions and property development. Headquartered in Norwest Business Park, NSW, with additional operations at Mulgoa, NSW (workshops/yard), we have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation in the construction industry.



As part of our growth and transformation strategy, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager to lead and enhance our Shared Services functions, driving commercial, contractual, legal, HR, and operational excellence across the business.



While this is a full-time position, we will consider a 4-day workweek for the right candidate.



The Role: A Strategic Leadership Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director/Executive Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless integration of Shared Services functions with Jonishan’s operations. You will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across commercial management, contract administration, legal, HR, forecasting, and corporate planning, ensuring best-practice governance and compliance in all projects.

Your expertise will be instrumental in:

Ensuring projects are administered in strict accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements, particularly construction contracts.
Developing and executing transformation initiatives, streamlining processes to enhance commercial and operational efficiency.
Driving collaboration between senior teams to enhance financial, legal, and contractual decision-making.
Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, ensuring commercial success across all projects.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor to the Director and Executive Manager, providing commercial and operational insights.
Lead process transformation initiatives across contract management, legal, and HR
Work closely with the Financial Controller, Construction Manager, and Estimating Manager to monitor financial results and forecasting.
Oversee the preparation of capital business cases and financial evaluation models to support strategic growth.


Contract & Compliance Management

Take full ownership of contract management, from negotiation to execution.
Ensure tender documents and contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Review and negotiate major subcontractor and supplier agreements to optimise terms and pricing.
Set up contract administration systems and ensure regular reporting from project managers.
Working closely with Project team for project progress claims (variations & EOT), ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Collaborate with the Financial Controller to manage bank guarantees, bonds, insurances, and cash flow.


Operational & Corporate Governance

Chair and coordinate company management meetings.
Work closely with the HSEQ Manager to ensure the Integrated Management System (IMS) remains compliant and up to date.
Identify and proactively mitigate key operational risks.


What You’ll Bring

Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Business, or Law.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior role within the construction industry.
Strong experience in contract negotiation, commercial management, and operational leadership.
A proven track record in staff management, development, and leadership.
Ability to build strategic relationships and foster collaboration across multiple departments.
Exceptional problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
A growth mindset with the ambition to evolve as Jonishan continues to expand.
Permanent work rights in NSW.


What We Offer

Highly competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and industry standards.
Flexible work arrangements (full-time or 4-day workweek option).
Designated workstation at our Norwest Business Park NSW office.
Allocated parking space for convenience.
A supportive and close-knit team.


Join Us & Shape the Future of Jonishan

This is a rare opportunity for a high-caliber senior professional to influence key business decisions and drive transformation in a leading construction company. If you are an innovative leader with a strong commercial and operational background, we would love to hear from you.



Apply today and be part of Jonishan’s next chapter of success, click link to apply https://www.seek.com.au/job/82713805?ref=cm-ui