Description
About Lennor Group
As a proud Filipino company, we are committed to providing world-class business and workforce solutions. Our deep market expertise, combined with a global perspective, empowers us to serve businesses of all sizes and industries efficiently
Our brand, LennorHive, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) firm in the Philippines, is expanding, and we're currently hiring!
Industry: Commercial Construction & Joinery
Salary Range: open salary
Work Setup: Onsite
Shift Schedule: morning shift
Location: Taguig City
The salary offered depends on your skills, expertise, and evaluation results.
Job Overview
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.
Your Responsibilities
Team Building & Leadership
- Recruit, onboard, and develop a full-function shared services team in Manila:
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
What We Offer
- ? Be part of a pioneering team
- ?️ PTO
- ? Paid holidays
- ? HMO on Day 1
Bee Your Own Success Story, Join LennorHive! ??
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We kindly request your patience as we receive a significant number of applications. Rest assured that our team will provide updates on the status of your application in due course. In the meantime, we encourage you to follow our LinkedIn page to stay informed about future opportunities and company updates.
Requirements
Please refer to job description.