General Manager (Commercial Construction & Joinery – Manila Shared Services)
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APAC/Oceania, Philippines, Taguig
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Salary
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Site Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
HR
Marketing
Supply Chain
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
05-25-2025
Description
We are seeking an accomplished and strategic General Manager ( Manila Shared Services – Commercial Construction & Joinery) to build, lead, and scale a newly established operations team in the Philippines. This is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the Director and supporting two growing commercial businesses in Australia—one in commercial construction , the other in high-end commercial joinery .
You will be responsible for setting up and overseeing cross-functional shared services , including estimating , quantity surveying , finance and HR support , and marketing coordination . Your mandate is to establish a high-performing, agile, and accountable team that will serve as an operational backbone for the broader organization.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, onboard, and develop a full-function shared services team in Manila:
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- Senior and Junior Estimators / Quantity Surveyors (Construction & Joinery)
- HR/Finance Reporting Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
- Design the team’s structure, workflows, and KPIs in line with business goals.
- Lead with clarity and consistency, fostering a strong performance culture .
- Provide mentoring, regular feedback, and career development pathways for team members.
Operational Management
- Oversee estimating pipelines and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and profitability of tender submissions.
- Standardize workflows and documentation for consistency and efficiency across all service lines.
- Ensure team performance supports seamless project execution, with clear communication back to Australian operations.
Strategic Growth & Collaboration
- Act as the key bridge between Australia and the Philippines , ensuring alignment on project delivery and operational strategy.
- Collaborate with the Director on business expansion , identifying opportunities to scale services or add new functions to the shared services team.
- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance service delivery, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.
Financial & Performance Oversight
- Coordinate with the HR/Finance Reporting Manager to oversee budget tracking, cash flow forecasting, and WIP reports .
- Report regularly on team metrics, cost savings, and project outcomes .
- Offer commercial insights and improvement recommendations based on data and performance indicators.
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Business , or related field.
- 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry, with at least 3 years in a senior operational or general management role .
- Hands-on experience in estimating or quantity surveying highly regarded, particularly in commercial joinery or construction .
- Proven ability to build and lead teams remotely or in offshore/outsourced models.
- Deep understanding of project lifecycle costings , procurement, and estimating workflows.
- Strong financial and operational management skills .
Benefits
- Be part of a pioneering team
- ️ PTO
- Paid holidays
- HMO on Day 1
Company Profile
Unspecified
Industry
Construction
Revenue
Employees
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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