Construction Director

Downer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Construction Director to lead the design and delivery of major transmission line and substation projects in QLD or NSW. You will oversee on-site teams, manage budgets, schedules, safety, and quality, and ensure Zero Harm objectives are met.

You will act as Deputy to the Project Director, provide monthly reporting, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to optimise resources and drive performance across the Utilities business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in engineering and/or construction.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior project delivery role, preferably within power projects.
• Engineering degree with PMBOK and/or CPPD accreditation preferred.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major transmission line and substation projects.
• Direct and control project performance to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Oversee design, environmental and construction planning and progress monitoring.
• Provide monthly project accounts and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources across sites to ensure efficient delivery.
• Act as Deputy to the Project Director when required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Resource planning

Team development

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

PMBOK

CPPD accreditation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Construction Director to be located either QLD or NSW.

The opportunity

A rare opportunity has become available to work on some of Downer's most crucial Power Projects. We are now seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead, plan, direct and control the design and construction delivery of major transmission line and substation infrastructure projects, through assigned team members. Responsible for the successful completion of the project, in accordance with Zero Harm objectives, client requirements, quality, time and costs constraints to achieve profit objectives. The successful incumbent can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

What you'll do

• Manage all delivery aspects of projects from site and team-setup to handover through the application of Downer Project Management tools and systems
• Develop and review design, environmental, community and construction planning and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates
• Act as Deputy to the Project Director
• Provide accurate monthly accounts and production reports on the performance of the project
• Liaise with project managers and other departments to ensure that resources (equipment, labour & staff) are fully utilised
• Provide the leadership required to ensure the changes arising from the implementation of new strategies, policies/procedures and initiatives are effectively managed
• Resource and develop an effective, appropriately skilled and empowered team able to deliver the required services and demand of the wider organisation

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 15 years' experience in the engineering and/or construction industry
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position managing major project delivery, preferably within power projects
• Engineering degree plus PMBOK and/or CPPD accreditation preferable
• Management experience (general and operational) with capability to develop strategic / business / project plans and delivery responsibility
• Solid understanding and demonstration of successful Project Directorship and Project Management skills
• Experience in researching, analysing and understanding complex information to develop and implement business solutions
• Working knowledge and understanding of OH&S, Business Management Systems/Standards and employee relations legislation
• Ability to work on site, rosters can be flexible

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.