Construction Manager

Ahrens; Town of Gawler; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on private health insurance,

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ahrens is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager to lead site execution across Mining Projects at Olympic Dam in Australia. You will direct Construction Supervisors and site teams, maintain productive work fronts, and serve as the critical link between site and the Project Management Team.

Essentially, you will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multi-front construction, supervise subcontractors, and mentor supervisors while coordinating with client and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven construction or site management experience in mining or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and resource planning.
• Experience leading supervisors, employees and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.
• Confident reading of drawings, specifications, work packs and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction across multiple projects and work fronts.
• Turn programs and execution plans into practical short-term priorities.
• Provide constructability input during tendering, definition, pre-execution and execution.
• Plan labour, plant, materials and logistics with lead times.
• Set safety tone with visible leadership, risk controls and a positive culture.
• Drive quality, inspections and right-first-time construction.
• Manage subcontractors, interfaces and client relationships.
• Coach and develop supervisors and emerging leaders.
• Spot schedule and productivity risks early and lead recovery when needed.

Skills

Construction management

Resource planning

Leadership

Reading drawings

HSE knowledge

Education

White Card

First Aid

Driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Ahrens is looking for a hands‑on Construction Manager to lead site execution across our Mining Projects at Olympic Dam. You'll direct Construction Supervisors and site teams, keep work fronts planned and productive, and be the key link between site and the Project Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction across multiple projects and work fronts
• Turn programs and execution plans into practical short-term priorities
• Give constructability input during tendering, definition, pre-execution and execution.
• Plan labour, plant, materials and logistics with the right lead time
• Set the tone on safety, with visible leadership, strong risk controls and a positive culture
• Drive quality, inspections and right-first-time construction
• Manage subcontractors, interfaces and client relationships
• Coach and develop supervisors and emerging leaders
• Spot schedule and productivity risks early, and lead recovery when needed

About you

Essential

• Proven construction or site management experience in construction, mining or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and resource planning
• Experience leading supervisors, employees and subcontractors across multiple work fronts
• Confident reading drawings, specifications, work packs and programs
• Solid understanding of HSE, risk management and quality controls
• Sound judgement and the ability to juggle competing site priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication
• White Card, current Australian driver's licence and current First Aid
• Able to work remote and rostered site work

Desirable

• Relevant trade qualification (building, civil, structural, mechanical or similar)
• Builders or Supervisors Licence
• Cert IV in Building and Construction, Frontline Management or similar
• Mining or resources-sector construction experience, ideally on BHP or similar operating mine sites
• Experience with multidisciplinary construction and constructability reviews

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Opportunities for career progression

Further enquiries can be directed Tracy Davidson, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email to [e-mail]

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognises the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds