Construction Manager

About Zinfra:

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annuallythe work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably while powering the nations energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2300 we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role:

Were seeking a new site-based Construction Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of high voltage substation projects supplying Data Centres. This role manages all on-site construction and contractor activities. The Construction Manager upholds the integrity of operations by enforcing compliance with safety quality and regulatory standards across all works.

Key responsibilities include planning leading and coordinating all site-based construction activities across civil structural and electrical scopes including HV plant installation and associated infrastructure; managing and directing multiple field teams subcontractors and supervisors to ensure efficient execution of works; and ensuring effective sequencing and coordination of activities to meet programme milestones and construction objectives.

This role acts as the primary on-site point of contact for all construction-related matters; working with closely with the project management team to enable successful delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading mentoring and developing team members while fostering engagement and alignment with organisational values
• Coordinating delivery of construction works to achieve cost time quality and safety targets
• Overseeing project and contract delivery ensuring compliance with specifications plans and performance targets
• Monitoring and managing contractor performance ensuring obligations are met and corrective actions are being implemented
• Identifying assessing and managing commercial operational and project risks including HSE compliance
• Optimising resource utilisation team capability and work practices to improve service delivery outcomes
• Supporting the project manager to maintain programme budgets forecasts and financial performance ensuring accurate reporting and cost control
• Engaging collaborating and influencing internal and external stakeholders to align on project objectives
• Promoting and leading a strong health safety and environmental culture ensuring risks are being actively managed and mitigated

About you:

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong background in delivering complex infrastructure projects preferably within High Voltage Substation environments. They demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to manage risk schedule field teams and stakeholders effectively. With a strong focus on health safety and environmental performance they consistently promote safe work practices and compliance. They are an effective communicator capable of influencing and engaging diverse teams; while articulating issues clearly to the project management team. A natural leader they mentor others drive accountability and support continuous improvement of site-based activity.

Tangible Experience

• Extensive experience in construction or engineering project delivery
• Managing contractors consultants and supplier performance across complex projects
• Delivering projects within budget schedule and quality targets
• Implementing HSE systems and driving strong safety outcomes on site
• Identifying assessing and managing project and commercial risks
• Using Microsoft Office (and preferably SAP) to support project and financial management

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to peoples lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards including being a certified family-friendly workplace flexible work arrangements various leave benefits career development pathwaysa wellbeing program and more.

We know Zinfra is a great place to belongbut dont just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone including First Nations people veterans people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties:Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

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