Completions Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Completions Lead to join Australia’s defence infrastructure program. You will lead completions, defect management and handover readiness, ensuring robust quality processes across the project and portfolio.

Responsibilities include establishing the QMS per AS/NZS ISO 9001, driving timely issue closure, and coordinating with asset owners and clients. Applicants must be Australian citizens capable of obtaining NV1 defence clearance.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in construction or major infrastructure delivery.
• Strong background in quality management, with demonstrated experience leading completions, commissioning readiness and handover.
• Quality Management certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 level Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead completions, defect management and handover readiness across the project or portfolio.
• Drive defect prevention, timely closure and clear acceptance pathways with clients and asset owners.
• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and client requirements.
• Assure the completeness, accuracy and quality of records, test evidence and handover documentation.
• Identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities to improve quality, completions and handover performance.

Skills

Quality management

Completions

Handover readiness

Defect management

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a Completions Lead to join our AUKUS team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead completions, defect management and handover readiness across the project or portfolio.
• Drive defect prevention, timely closure and clear acceptance pathways with clients and asset owners.
• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and client requirements.
• Assure the completeness, accuracy and quality of records, test evidence and handover documentation.
• Identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities to improve quality, completions and handover performance.

About you

• 10-15 years’ experience in construction or major infrastructure delivery.
• Strong background in quality management, with demonstrated experience leading completions, commissioning readiness and handover.
• Quality Management certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations.