Area Manager – Earthworks

John Holland

. Provide leadership and direction to site engineers, supervisors, and teams working on bulk earthworks .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCootamundra • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading bulk earthworks projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards, budget management, and strategic planning. Proficient in fostering teamwork, managing stakeholder relationships, and applying contemporary construction methodologies.

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Civil Engineering DegreeBulk Earthworks Project ManagementHSEQ Management SystemsInfrastructure Project DeliveryStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Construction MethodologyProject Performance MonitoringCost ForecastingContract ManagementMaterial Processing Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTime ManagementCollaborationResiliencePrioritization

Industry Keywords

Tier One Contractor ExperienceCivil ConstructionEarthworksRoadworksRail Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and direction to site engineers, supervisors, and teams working on bulk earthworks
Foster a collaborative work environment
Oversee bulk earthworks projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Work with senior management to develop strategic plans for the earthworks department
Improve processes and incorporate new technologies
Encourage innovative practices and technologies to improve efficiency and productivity
Apply contemporary construction methodology in compliance with client expectations, company objectives, and contractual obligations
Develop and present construction plans, programs, and completion schedules to the construction manager
Monitor progress, work quality, techniques, project performance, and costs against baseline targets
Authorise and manage subcontractor engagement and work
Maintain stakeholder relationships with the project, client, subcontractors, community, and external parties
Establish and develop a high-performing team
Manage contract, commercial, and financial risks
Forecast costs and revenue, take corrective action, and maximise project profit margin

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified Civil Engineer, Construction Management or similar
Previous experience within a Tier One contractor
Experience delivering infrastructure projects, with exposure to Civil, Earthworks, Roadworks and Rail construction
Exposure or knowledge in material processing, crushing, screening, and blasting
Direct or transferable experience from other disciplines welcome
Experience in remote location roster based work
Highly resilient
Passion for teamwork and delivering on tight deadlines
Excellent time management and prioritisation
Understanding of HSEQ management systems, compliance, and reporting procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accommodation provided on the 2:1 (2 weeks on / 1 week off) roster
Relocation contribution if moving to within an hour of Stockinbingal / Cootamundra, in line with the relocation policy
Competitive salary and benefits
Salary continuance
Salary sacrifice options
Flexible work arrangements
Generous leave
18 weeks paid parental leave
Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
Diverse and inclusive culture
Wellbeing support and benefits