McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country.Fondly known as "Macca's", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count!As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.Could you be our next Head of Construction (South-West)?Given the significant number of new restaurants and reinvestment projects planned for years to come, Macca's has appointed a new Director of Construction to lead the regional Heads to achieve our ambitious growth goals in running great restaurants.As the Head of Construction, you will be supporting the new Director of Construction and lead the management and deliverables of the regional construction team with oversight of delivery across the VIC, WA, SA and TAS markets.Now is the perfect time to join the business and make your mark on the largest Quick Service Restaurant in Australia!What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?* Leading regional construction teams to execute the New Restaurant Growth Plan and Reinvestment Plan.* Managing a team of project managers in delivering best in class designs and built restaurants.* Collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to guide the design directions of McDonald's restaurants and customer experience.* Overseeing the development and delivery of master design documentation for restaurants Australia-wide.* Exercising expertise in construction cost analysis, evaluation of consultant and building costs, local and offshore procurement, and product development.* Managing and influencing key external partners and contacts at a management level including developers, councils, and landlords.* Developing people talent through leadership, performance evaluation and professional development mentoringYour keys to success: * Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction or relevant discipline.* Minimum 5 years practical experience in architectural/design or construction industry at a management level.* Extensive construction project management experience * Strong knowledge of project management and document management systems such as MS Project, Egnyte etc.* Extensive knowledge of building materials, construction methods and construction contracts * Sound working knowledge of managing consultants including; architectural, engineering, interiors, builders, acoustic, landscape and quantity surveyors * Outstanding communication and customer service skills* Excellent stakeholder management capability* Strong network of construction and design professionals nationally * Experience working in a multifaceted business environment contributing to strong business results and growthAs an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences.We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment for everyone.Let us know if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process, if you'd like to note your pronouns or have suggestions for how we can improve in this space.