Construction Manager

Altrad Services APAC; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow@Altrad: Career pathways

Benefits App discounts

Novated leasing options

Flexible work arrangements

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Reward and recognition programs

Wellbeing Gateway App

Job summary

Altrad seeks an experienced Construction Manager in Australia to lead safe, efficient delivery of a major SMP infrastructure project in WA, including the Alkimos Desalination plant. You will head on-site activities, coordinate supervisors and subcontractors, interface with client representatives, and drive planning, safety, and cost control.

You will bring hands-on leadership, strong HSEQ culture, and proven SMP project experience to balance safety, productivity, and stakeholder expectations

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to HSEQ leadership and safety culture across construction activities.
• Significant experience in construction management within SMP projects with major scopes.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary site teams including supervisors and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and SIMOPS.
• Experience delivering complex on-site works with focus on safety, execution, and productivity.
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills interfacing with client and internal teams.
• Effective communication and solutions-focused issue resolution.
• Strong presence leading from the front to balance safety, cost, time, and quality.
• Sound commercial awareness to manage resources and costs.
• Knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and short-term lookaheads.

Responsibilities

• Promote and lead a strong HSEQ culture across all construction activities.
• Lead and manage on-site construction across SMP scopes for safe, efficient execution.
• Oversee supervisors, superintendents, and subcontractors to drive aligned delivery.
• Work with project engineering and planning teams on practical construction strategies.
• Interface between site execution teams and client on-site representatives.
• Manage subcontractor performance, mobilisation, productivity and compliance.
• Drive planning, scheduling and lookaheads to meet deadlines.
• Navigate SIMOPS and complex environments focusing on safety and sequencing.
• Contribute to commercial outcomes through resource management and cost control.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Construction management

SIMOPS

Stakeholder mgmt

Safety focus

Team leadership

Project planning

Industrial relations

Cost awareness

Job description

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the opportunity

Based in Perth's northern metropolitan area, Altrad is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of a major SMP infrastructure project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to delivering WA's next major water source at the Alkimos Desalination plant.

Forming part of the Project's on-site Leadership Team, this role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and coordinated delivery of construction works across multiple fronts, ensuring alignment between planning, engineering, and on-site execution.

In addition, you will balance safety, productivity, and stakeholder expectations while driving continuous improvement in execution, constructability, and site performance.

In this role you will:

• Promote and lead a strong HSEQ culture across all construction activities.
• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities across SMP scopes, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Oversee and coordinate supervisors, superintendents, and subcontractors to drive aligned delivery outcomes.
• Work closely with project engineering and planning teams to implement practical construction strategies.
• Act as the primary interface between site execution teams and the client’s on‑site representatives.
• Manage subcontractor performance, including mobilisation, productivity, and compliance with project requirements.
• Drive planning, scheduling, and short-term lookaheads to ensure works are delivered on time and to plan.
• Navigate SIMOPS and complex construction environments with a strong focus on safety, sequencing, and efficiency.
• Contribute to commercial outcomes through effective resource management, cost control, and issue resolution.

About you

You are an experienced hands‑on Construction Manager who thrives in fast‑paced site environments, bringing teams together to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality outcomes across complex SMP projects. You are confident and lead from the front, balancing safety, productivity, and stakeholder expectations to drive successful project delivery.

You bring with you:

• A strong commitment to HSEQ leadership, fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance across all construction activities.
• Significant experience in construction management within SMP projects, with substantial exposure to structural, mechanical, and piping scopes valued at $50m+.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, including supervisors, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex works on site, with a focus on Safety, execution, constructability, and productivity.
• Well‑developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interface with client, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to be solutions focused on resolving issues proactively.
• Demonstrated strong and credible presence leading from the front with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders to drive best‑for‑project decisions that balance safety, cost, time, quality and commercial outcomes.
• Sound commercial awareness, with the ability to manage resources, monitor costs, and contribute to overall project performance.
• Working knowledge of construction planning and scheduling, including short-term lookaheads and alignment with master programs.
• Proven experience in Industrial Relations in a similar working environment.

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it's the way we work.

We're proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.
• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.
• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.
• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.
• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.
• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self‑guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it's about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered