Construction Manager

Overview

Lead on-site construction delivery for a major renewable energy zone project

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder management
• work forecasting
• construction oversight
• safety walks
• progress reporting
• risk management

Tasks

-You’ll build constructive relationships with delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure safe and reliable project outcomes. -Finish the week collaborating with planning and engineering colleagues to forecast works and resource needs. -Engage with landowners, local authorities and stakeholders to maintain positive relationships and clear communication. -You’ll model transparent decision-making and foster a trust-based environment on every work front. -You’ll champion our zero-harm culture by setting the standard on site and leading by example. -Oversee daily construction activities, resolving issues and ensuring work meets design and safety standards. -Start each day on site leading pre-starts and safety walks with contractors and site teams. -You’ll drive results through clear direction, accountability and collaboration across multiple contractor teams. -Coordinate with the Project Manager and wider Delivery team to report progress and manage risks.

Requirements

• electrical qualification
• hv construction
• driver’s licence
• white card
• leadership
• whs knowledge

What You Bring

-Electrical trade qualification or Engineering degree with extensive HV construction experience (substations). -A current NSW Driver’s Licence, White Card and willingness to travel regularly across NSW. -Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport across diverse stakeholders. -Strong understanding of contract management and delivery partner oversight. -Proven leadership of large, complex infrastructure projects within the utilities or energy sector. -Comprehensive knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation (Cert IV in WHS desirable).

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About Transgrid

-Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator. -Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market. -Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways. -Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition. -Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015. -Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback. -Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.

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