Senior Construction Specialist

Overview

Lead delivery of complex construction programs ensuring safety, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• program management
• risk management
• resource allocation
• tool utilization
• budget control
• construction delivery

Tasks

This Senior Construction Specialist will be accountable for the effective delivery of complex fit for purpose construction programs of work that meet the needs of internal and/or external customers. This will be achieved through ensuring that these are commercially competitive and comply with all required standards for safety, environment and building codes and are delivered with costs, efficiencies, timeframes, quality and scope. -Program and deliver multiple concurrent works activities to agreed criteria. -Develop a program of work that reflects the priorities and needs of the business and balances priorities with constraints to ensure optimal outcomes. -Proactively manage risk and compliance to ensure the works program achieves successful outcomes. -Support the relevant Area accountable for the delivery of these programs through providing subject matter expertise, advice and guidance. -Manage resources to achieve successful outcomes. -Ensure appropriate tools and methodologies are used to deliver projects that comply with company process and policy. -Manage and oversee all financial aspects of the program of work to ensure tight control of budgets including forecasting and reporting requirements. -Manage the investment approval process required to support works delivery.

Requirements

• project management
• construction contracts
• leadership
• 5+ years
• civil engineering
• australian standards

What You Bring

-Proven extensive client side project/program management experience with construction and/or maintenance programs. -Proven experience working through each phase of the project lifecycle; from concept to execution and closeout. -Extensive broad and demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the suite of Australian Standard Construction contracts in a Contract Management role. -Experience in a leadership role, delegating responsibility, coaching and guiding to achieve positive outcomes and a positive team environment. -Qualifications (Certificate/Diploma/Masters) in Construction Management and/or Project Management. -Tertiary qualifications in civil and/or structural engineering, quantity surveying or equivalent trade qualifications. -Five plus years’ experience in a senior role in construction project/program management and/or facilities management. -Demonstrated project/program management experience on logistically complex projects.

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Benefits

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace. -Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. -Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. -Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. -An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. -Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. -In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year. -The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. -On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

About Western Power

-Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages. -Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions. -Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration. -Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.

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