Construction Manager

About the Projects
Ventia’s energy networks and renewables team will support Powerlink on the delivery of grid connection assets that will help to connect the generation facility to Queensland’s electricity grid.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary Package
• 15% onsite uplift
• 10 days on / 4 days off Roster
• Our key project is currently based in Chinchilla (running until March 2027)- with plans to expand into additional regions afterwards, offering variety and stability
• Accommodation and meals are self-managed via LAHA
• Be part of Queensland’s fastest-growing business
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role
We will be constructing 2km of 275kV transmission line from Brigalow Gas Power Station to the transmission network in Chinchilla, QLD. 

As the Construction Manager, you will provide clear leadership to both project teams, engineering and commercial teams to ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and ensuring HSE efficiency and quality goals and objectives are met and maintained on Company and Client sites. You will ensure site follow statutory standards, company and Client policies and procedures, particularly those standards, policies and procedures that relate to personal safety of team members and others.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Site management of construction team including the responsibility for all tendering, development, construction, financial, safety and quality issues involved in these works
• Participate in the contract Partnering arrangement that jointly addresses the Client and Company requirements

About You

• Must be a qualified Electrical Fitter Mechanic with Queensland Electrical Work Licence
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an operational substation
• Demonstrated renewable energy projects and/or substation construction or expansion experience.
• Extensive experience in the planning, set-up, and execution of works. 
• Be able to work effectively within a small team (approx. 14–15 personnel)
• Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Client policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Current Driver’s Licence