Not your Typical Construction Organisation with Rotem Rotenburg from Cobild
There are life changing career moments where pivotal opportunities are seized.
The main driver of this StellarCast series is to tell the story of the great companies we partner with. Throughout this special edition, we gain rare insights into successful businesses covering the company’s history, culture, formula to success, growth plans, and what they look forward when recruiting! We also want to improve the candidate experience as they appraise their next career move also.
During this episode, Shaun McCambridge, Stellar’s Managing Director, sits down with Rotem Rotenburg, Director of Cobild, to discuss the company and an exciting new role that has arisen.
Cobild is an award-winning and successful construction organisation based out of Melbourne, who are continuing to grow each day. They are now on the lookout for a Construction Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role as they embark on their 10-year plan. Shaun and Rotem dive deep into Cobild’s values and vision for the future and what is involved in this new and exciting career opportunity.
ROTEM’S HIGHLIGHTS:
1:18 - The Cobild Story
3:58 - Current projects in the pipeline
6:19 - Voted one of the Best Places to Work
9:28 - Not your typical builder
10:40 - Philosophies around customer retention and engagement
12:57 - The Construction Manager - Key Aspects
15:56 - Style of Person that will fit well in this role and business
19:11 - Drivers to be better and going from Strength to Strength
20:57 - Relaxing away from Cobild
22:18 - 10 miracles over 10 years
25:22 - Formula for a business continuing to grow and scale
26:52 - A great career move for the next Cobild Construction Manager
The Cobild Story
Being a family-run business, hard-working attitudes have been installed into the business and the team since day one. Starting out in landscaping and fencing then moving on to small scale construction work, the business grew quickly and now completes quality, high-end homes and construction projects. From humble beginnings to a significantly scaled business, there is a continual drive and energy to succeed and look after each other.
Current Projects in the Pipeline
There are currently four key sectors for their scopes of work. Mansion style houses in affluent suburbs, high-end multi-residential and boutique apartments, mixed use retail and office apartments, and commercial office spaces. Partnering with clients is the journey, not the projects taken on.
Voted one of the Best Places to Work
Put simply, it’s the people. They are driven, motivated, and high performing. Wins are shared, challenges are worked on together and there is care, trust, and respect for one another. The values are based around relationships - “we say what we mean and we do what we say. Everything we do is a little bit different and that breeds success with our people.”
Not your Typical Builder
Everything is easy, nothing is too hard and solutions are found. Having a great rapport with everyone is not the typical way in the industry. Normal builders go one way, Cobild goes another - down to operations, how people are treated and the interaction with clients from start to finish.
Philosophies around customer retention and engagement
There is a specific demographic of clients who are young at heart, care, are energetic, and want to be taken along for the ride. There is ongoing touch with customers and communication that forms a big part of the customer dynamic. These values contribute to the 95%+ customer retention and referrals, this is something the business thrives on.
The Construction Manager - Key Aspects
To help with the direction of the business and the vision for success, someone will be brought in to help at an operational level, continue to drive client relations, support the team, accelerate current programs, and deliver on quality. This person will be part of high performing team, take pride in their work and be an exceptional team player. There is an opportunity for this person to embed themselves in a great culture.
Style of Person that will Fit Well in this Role and Business
Someone who has a lot of empathy, understands clients’ and teams’ needs who can give them support to excel, and can really define what success means to them and the business. They are driven, passionate, in it for the long haul, and what to have a positive impact on the already high performing culture that is Cobild. This person wants to be part of something bigger and will always remember it isn’t just about construction.
Drivers to be Better and Going From Strength to Strength.
It is really important to have a greater purpose, it isn’t just about the work completed it is about having an energy to enrich peoples lives. Life is a gift and we have all had challenges but it is important to look at the good in life and from there, everything gets better.
Relaxing Away from Cobild
Mediation, reading, spending time with the family, keeping active, and doing what you love. Nothing too crazy - do the simple things and enjoy life with the important people in your life.
10 Miracles Over 10 Years
Creating 10 miracles in 10 years is a huge and rewarding project. Miracles are unique, special, and resonate with the business such as the camp out planned for last year, which was unfortunately derailed by the pandemic, to go and help rebuild bushfire affected communities. 2021 is about achieving 2,021 smiles and is well on track for success.
Formula for a Business Continuing to Grow and Scale
There is a clear vision of where the business is headed and the best people are on board the journey. This means investing in everyone involved with the business and giving them the freedom to succeed and care about the WHY.
A Great Career Move for the Next Cobild Construction Manager
The right person and right candidate is going to have a platform to grow, to be challenged and to call somewhere home for a long time. There is consistency in the business and there is a dedication to helping employees grow and feel comfortable each day.
