Construction Director: Nuclear Infrastructure Leader

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Parental leave (6 months)

Volunteer leave

Retail discounts

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke Australia is seeking a Construction Director to lead delivery of Australia's largest defence infrastructure program in Osborne, SA. You will guide project strategy, manage budgets and coordinate design and procurement across teams.

The role requires engineering or construction management degree, strong safety leadership, and ability to communicate with directors to operatives. Australian citizenship with NV1 security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Commercial Acumen

Education

Engineering degree or Construction Management

Job description

Laing O'Rourke Australia is seeking a Construction Director to lead delivery of Australia's largest defence infrastructure program in Osborne, SA. You will guide project strategy, manage budgets and coordinate design and procurement across teams.

The role requires engineering or construction management degree, strong safety leadership, and ability to communicate with directors to operatives. Australian citizenship with NV1 security clearance is required.