Construction Director

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Construction Director to join the AUKUS team in Australia. You will contribute to safety targets, support the Project Director, and develop procurement strategies to meet project drivers. Lead cost planning and oversee design alignment with the budget.

This pivotal role supports Australia’s largest defence infrastructure program, working on the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard project in Osborne, SA. You will drive excellence in delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of design, problem-solving capabilities, commercial acumen.
• Ability to communicate on all levels – directors to operatives.
• Lead by example in health and safety and attitude.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe practices.
• Provide support to the Project Director to manage client expectations and budget.
• Develop an overall design procurement strategy to ensure consultants understand project drivers.
• Oversee cost planning to align the design with the project budget.

Skills

Safety leadership

Cost management

Project governance

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree or Construction Management

Job description

Benefits

At the heart of Laing O’Rourke is our commitment to helping our people do their best work and grow meaningful, fulfilling careers. Through exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we empower our teams to succeed.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Our industry-leading benefits include:

• In-house training programs and on-the-job skill development.


• Industry-leading parental leave giving all employees access to six months paid parental leave at full pay.


• Additional purchased leave options, and access to volunteering leave.


• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers across Australia.

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About the Project

At Laing O’Rourke, youwon’tjust build projects,you’llhelp shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineeringand manufacturing-led constructionleader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part ofAustralia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will playa central rolein supportingAustralianNaval Infrastructure (ANI)to develop and deliver theNuclear-PoweredSubmarineConstructionYard(NPSCY)project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure,site‑widenuclear licensee developmentexpertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

We are currently seeking a Construction Director to join our AUKUS team. Ifyou’reready to domeaningfulandcareer-defining work apply today.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of Laing O’Rourke safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe and un-environmentally conscious working practices and occurrences.


• Provide support to the Project Director to ensure client expectations are managed. This will include establishment of a project brief, understanding the development drivers, establishing a cost plan to meet agreed budget, risk identification and mitigation strategies.


• Develop an overall design procurement strategy to ensure consultants selected truly understand the key project drivers.


• Oversee cost planning as required to develop an overall cost plan for the project and develop the design in accordance with the project budget.

About You

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent.


• Understanding of design, problem-solving capabilities, commercial acumen.


• Ability to communicate on all levels – directors to operatives.


• Lead by example in health and safety and attitude.


• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.