Construction Director

Downer EDI Limited

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 230,000 - 350,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Structured career paths
ASX-listed employer

Job summary

Downer EDI Limited is seeking a Construction Director to lead the delivery of major transmission line and substation projects in Queensland or New South Wales. You will oversee design, construction planning, safety and project controls to meet time, cost and quality targets.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering/construction, at least 5 years in senior project delivery, and an engineering degree with PMBOK/CPPD preferred.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in engineering/construction
  • 5+ years in a senior project delivery role
  • Engineering degree and PMBOK/CPPD preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic/business/project plans
  • Proven project directorship and PM skills
  • Experience analysing complex information to implement solutions
  • Knowledge of OH&S and management systems and labour relations legislation
  • Ability to work on site with flexible rosters

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage delivery of major projects from setup to handover
  • Develop design, environmental, community and construction plans and monitor progress
  • Act as Deputy to the Project Director
  • Provide monthly accounts and production reports on project performance
  • Coordinate resources across teams to maximise utilisation
  • Lead changes arising from new strategies, policies and initiatives
  • Build and empower a capable delivery team

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Safety management
Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree
PMBOK and/or CPPD accreditation

Tools

Project management tools

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.

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