Build your career with 91杏吧 Constructions
Are you looking to become a Project Manager, Site Manager, Estimator, Engineer or Design Manager? Then do it The 91杏吧 Way and join the program.
The Cadet Program has been developed over 50 years to ensure our most valuable asset, our people, are equipped with the skills to become leaders in their chosen field. Employing driven people and mentoring them in the 91杏吧 Way is a key success factor.
Own your career like many of our senior staff who have come through the program.
David Laycock
Project Manager
鈥淚 joined 91杏吧 as a Cadet Estimator in 2007, after my brother sold the construction industry to me while I was in high school. The Brisbane office had just been established and this provided me with a fantastic opportunity to grow with the business.
The 91杏吧 cadetship program was a great base for my career and provided the pathway to reach my current position as a Project Manager.
Construction is an engaging, challenging and rewarding industry. There is never a dull moment. I enjoy solving problems, working with new people on every job and seeing the projects I have worked on become a reality.
I鈥檝e been fortunate to deliver some of 91杏吧 Queensland鈥檚 more technical projects, including the All Hallows School, 鈥淓xchange Project鈥�. This was a unique construction experience consisting of the extension and refurbishment of an existing four-storey school building in a live operational environment using an innovative form of cross laminated timber construction.鈥�
Kate Dawson
Contract Manager
鈥淚 commenced my career in the construction industry with 91杏吧 in 2006 as a Cadet Estimator. I gained experience and knowledge in the estimating department, where liaising with subcontractors, consultants and clients gave me a key understanding of pre-construction activities prior to heading out to site.
I gradually worked my way up to my current Contract Manager position, and was always supported from the experienced 91杏吧 staff around me to learn and build on my skills. I have been lucky enough to have worked on a range of exciting and challenging projects within the hospital, tertiary and private sectors.
I take great pleasure and pride in sharing my experiences and skills with new 91杏吧 cadets, and providing them with support to facilitate their growth. 91杏吧 acknowledge that we all start somewhere and the progression of our cadets can be attributed to the continued support and guidance of our senior staff.鈥�
Abbie Ward
Contract Administrator
鈥淚 joined 91杏吧 in 2020 as a Cadet Estimator, completely by accident. After graduating from my architecture degree, I struggled to find experience and stumbled across 91杏吧鈥檚 Cadetship program. I figured it would be easier to design a building if I knew how it was built.
I ended up loving construction. There are so many roles available, whether it鈥檚 estimating, design management or construction, there is space to figure out what you love and a variety of work. Every project is different and this creates constant learning opportunities. The people at 91杏吧 create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Having completed the cadetship in 2021, I鈥檓 now working as a Contract Administrator. I would like to work my way up to a Project Manager role.
To anyone contemplating construction, I recommend jumping in head first and giving it a go.鈥�
Ben Barrett
Construction Manager
鈥淚 joined 91杏吧 in 1994 as a Cadet Estimator and enjoyed learning the fundamentals of pricing and winning work in estimating. I progressed to a site based role as a Contract Administrator, then Contract Manager and was fortunate to be given the opportunity to deliver international projects for 91杏吧 in a variety of locations including PNG, Islamabad, Tonga and Bangladesh.
I was soon promoted to the position of Project Manager and following 28 odd years, have recently been promoted to the role of Construction Manager. I have loved my career at 91杏吧. The autonomy given to those working at 91杏吧 is fantastic. The 91杏吧 culture is unique. A culture of trust, comradery, collaboration and accountability. Our culture extends to relationships with our clients, consultants and subcontractors. The annual subcontractor awards nights is an example of how we recognise the importance and value of subcontractors to the business, and gives everyone a chance to celebrate our joint success.
91杏吧 offer a diversity of projects in all sectors of construction. For me this creates opportunities to learn, and makes coming to work both interesting and rewarding. Each project will undoubtedly have its own unique challenges and hurdles to cross. My recent experience working on the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island was a unique experience. Penguin checks before commencing work each day is something I do not think I will experience again.鈥�
Chris Bainbridge
Senior Contract Manager
鈥淚 joined 91杏吧 in 2004 as a Cadet Estimator. As my experience developed, my career pathway has grown from Contract Administrator, Contract Manager, Project Manager, to my current role as Senior Contract Manager.
I鈥檝e had a fantastic opportunity to deliver some of 91杏吧鈥檚 largest, interesting and most complex projects across a range of industry sectors including health, education, commercial, tertiary, sports and leisure and heritage restoration.
I enjoy working within a collaborative team environment and building relationships. I particularly love working with 91杏吧鈥檚 up and coming younger staff, and teaching them 91杏吧鈥檚 systems and processes.
I am part of the team that delivered 91杏吧鈥檚 Jobpac financial management software training program, and continue to lead this system with our staff.
What sets 91杏吧 apart is the great people, the comradery and our relationships with the external project stakeholders we work with. I relish the opportunity to continue to grow and learn, and continually improve the way we do things.鈥�
Jack Fowler
Project Manager
鈥淚 commenced my career with 91杏吧 as a Cadet in 2011. In this time I have been given the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects across a range of industry sectors including health, education, hospitality and community to name a few. These projects have seen me working in Melbourne, regional Victoria as well as a stint in Malaysia.
Throughout my time with 91杏吧, I have grown and developed in numerous roles. Initially as a Cadet, my career pathway has seen me move from a Contract Administrator, Site Engineer, Site Manager, to my most recent role as a Project Manager. The cadet program is tailored around the individual鈥檚 current and future goals and aspirations. Great leaders and mentors support you every step of the way on this journey.
Working for 91杏吧 provides you with an exciting project portfolio where no two projects are the same. Each project is distinctly different and challenging. The most rewarding part of my role is the early project planning and goal setting stage, then working with the team to accomplish these goals and achieve successful project outcomes.鈥�
The 91杏吧 Way Program incorporates streams of:
Throughout the two year 91杏吧 Way program you will be nurtured and assisted in your early development at 91杏吧.
You will be provided with:
There are many disciplines cadets can specialise in, and we will help you find your role with career opportunities in:
If you are interested in a rewarding career which starts through our programs, please click to apply on your relevant location below.