Completions Lead – Quality, Handover & Compliance

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

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.