Carpentry Trade Manager

McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,300 people across Australia.

Our Building & Construction team delivers complex commercial, industrial and Defence projects across metropolitan and regional Australia. We don't just deliver projects we invest in our people, providing genuine opportunities to grow, lead and build long-term careers.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Carpentry Trade Manager to lead our carpentry workforce across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for providing leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to our carpentry teams while working closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand, Site Supervisor or Carpentry Manager looking to take the next step into a broader leadership role within a growing national business.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor and support carpentry teams across multiple commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate labour resources to meet project programs and operational requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, productivity and quality.
• Promote and lead a strong safety-first culture across all projects.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to apprentices and qualified tradespeople.
• Assist with workforce planning, recruitment and development of carpentry personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, subcontractors and clients.

What You'll Bring

• Trade qualification in Carpentry.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial carpentry teams.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Current White Card and Driver's Licence.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to travel to metropolitan and regional project locations when required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience supervising multiple projects or trade crews.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capability.
• Experience delivering Defence, commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Excellent planning and resource coordination skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on developing people.

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Lead a skilled and growing carpentry team.
• Genuine leadership opportunity with long-term career progression.
• Company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.
• Access ongoing development through the MAC Learning Academy.
• Join one of Australia's leading privately owned construction companies.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to take ownership of a growing carpentry team and help deliver outstanding commercial projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join McMahon Services.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.