Minor Works Manager

Job Title

Minor Works Manager

Job Description Summary

The primary objective is to provide Works Management and Administration, relating to the day-to-day operations of Client properties across the nominated State(s)/ Region Portfolio), including Operational and Capital Works Management and related Budgets on behalf of the client.
Supporting our client and onsite IFM teams in new works, asset replacement and refurbishment, re-fit, churns and move management, managing maintenance programs and building services upgrades.

Job Description

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Minor Works Manager to join our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) team, based in Adelaide. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of minor capital works across a diverse client portfolio, including operational, capital, and new works projects.

You will lead the delivery of client projects from concept through to closeout, including budgeting, financial management, asset replacement, refurbishments, re-fits, building services upgrades, asset audits and life cycle planning. The role will require interstate travel to our remote location operations. You’ll work closely with client stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contractual and compliance requirements. NV1 clearance is desirable or a willingness to obtain.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing budgets, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Overseeing procurement strategies and subcontractor performance.
• Ensuring WHS and environmental compliance across all works.
• Conducting property inspections, audits, and preparing business cases.
• Coordinating documentation handover including O&M manuals, commissioning data, and asset registers.
• Driving continuous improvement in operational processes and client outcomes.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience in the building and construction industry, including consultancy or trade backgrounds or Facilities Management.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of delivery models.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contracts.
• Experience working across geographically spread environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and produce reliable reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Relevant qualifications such as trade certificates, Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management.
• NV1 clearance is desirable or a willingness to obtain.
• High level of computer literacy.
• A proactive, safety-conscious, and customer-focused mindset.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As a global leader in real estate services, we offer:

• Career development and internal promotion opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A comprehensive employee benefits program.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We believe in creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment every day.

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion-from-within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community – it means we go way beyond just talking about it – we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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