Construction Manager

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career growth & structured frameworks

Competitive salary

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to provide frontline leadership across substation construction activities in Australia. You will ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, and materials while maintaining high quality standards and strong client relationships.

You will lead with a Zero Harm mindset, oversee daily operations, and drive progress against milestones, reporting to stakeholders and ensuring environmental obligations are

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams and managing subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, construction safety and HSQE.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Proven planning, coordination and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Zero Harm; lead toolbox talks, site inspections and risk management.
• Plan and coordinate day-to-day site operations, labour, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Monitor progress against scope, schedule and budget; provide updates and reports.
• Verify works per drawings, specs, permits, SWMS and environmental obligations.
• Conduct site inspections, address defects and support testing and close-out.
• Coach field personnel and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

WHS knowledge

Subcontractor management

Read drawings

Planning & scheduling

Time management

High Risk Licences

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

The Opportunity

Downer's Power Systems business is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to provide frontline leadership across substation construction activities. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of allocated works, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, plant and materials to achieve project milestones. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will champion Zero Harm, maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure work is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality and environmental standards.

• Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture through visible leadership, pre-starts, toolbox talks, site inspections and proactive risk management
• Plan and coordinate day-to-day site operations, work fronts, labour, subcontractors, plant, equipment and materials
• Monitor progress against scope, schedule, budget, productivity and quality requirements, providing regular project updates and reports
• Verify works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, permits, SWMS and environmental obligations
• Conduct site inspections and audits, address defects and non-conformances, and support testing, commissioning and project close-out
• Coach and support field personnel while fostering effective relationships with clients, crews, suppliers and project stakeholders

What we are looking for

• You are an organised and safety-focused construction leader who can build effective teams, manage competing priorities and maintain clear standards in a changing project environment. You will bring:
• 10+ years' construction experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leading hand role
• Experience supervising infrastructure, utilities, civil or energy construction works, with substation experience highly regarded
• A Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision, Frontline Management, Civil Construction, Construction Management or a similar qualification
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, construction safety and HSQE requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading field teams and managing subcontractors
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work and construction documentation
• Strong planning, coordination, reporting, organisation and time-management skills
• A practical approach to resolving technical and operational issues while working effectively under pressure
• High Risk Work Licences relevant to the work being performed

What we offer

• Flexible working environment
• Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
• Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
• Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
• Work for a major ASX-listed company

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.