Electrical Construction Lead

Powertech

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • project delivery
  • construction lead
  • inventory management
  • team mentoring
  • financial tracking
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Deliver assigned projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard -Lead construction projects to meet safety, environmental, quality, schedule, and cost targets -Manage inventory, tools, equipment, and logistics in collaboration with procurement and suppliers -Mentor and support the development of team members, including apprentices -Assist with project financial tracking, procurement decisions, tendering, and CAPEX planning -Promote continuous improvement, drive innovation, support staff performance, and contribute to broader strategic decisions -Leading construction activities from planning through to completion, including conducting site audits and resolving issues early -Liaise with stakeholders and clients to align outcomes with business and project objectives -Issue electrical preliminary notices and notices of completion for projects when required -Support monthly reporting, risk assessments, and audit activities in line with enterprise frameworks

Requirements

  • primavera
  • ms project
  • electrical licence
  • estimating
  • electrical nominee
  • project lead

What You Bring

-Minimum 2 years’ experience leading projects in heavy industrial and utility electrical projects -Strong understanding of construction processes (including issuing NOC and ESC), procurement, and material take-offs -Skilled in estimating, planning, and scheduling construction works -Experienced in reviewing and marking up electrical/civil drawings and liaising with engineering teams on buildability -Knowledge of contract conditions, including defects, EOTs, LDs, and notice requirements -Experience as an Electrical Nominee -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, MS 365) and project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6) -Be willing to travel locally and to remote locations depending on project requirements -Effective leader with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills -Strong time management, project coordination, and risk management capabilities -WA Electrical Licence with advanced knowledge of electrical products and standards

The Company

About Powertech

-It expanded across Australia and Southeast Asia, tackling major mining, oil & gas, renewables, infrastructure, and defence projects. -They’ve evolved into a turnkey EPC provider, covering engineering and design, build and install, commissioning, high-voltage testing, operations, maintenance, calibration, and repair services. -They also hire, sell, and maintain inspection, test, and measurement equipment—offering end-to-end support for client assets. -They deliver typical projects like hybrid energy systems (BESS, HEPS, SAPS), microgrids, and full power system installations for blue-chip sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Mining

Oil & Gas

Renewables

Infrastructure

Defence

Power Stations

Hybrid Energy Power Systems

Micro-Grids

BESS

Solar Farms

EV Charging Stations

Windfarms

Biomass

Power Generation/Power Management

Power Distribution (HV/LV)

Transformers/RMU’s

Switchboards

Control Systems (PLC/SCADA – DCS)

Instrumentation

Switchyards

Switch rooms / Control rooms

Substations

E-House

Utilities