High-Voltage Transmission Construction Lead

Acciona; Perth; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Ongoing secure program of works

Project Clean Energy Link (Perth)

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering the Clean Energy Link – North program for Western Power in Western Australia.

As Construction Manager, you will lead the end-to-end construction delivery of a major high voltage transmission project, reporting to the Project Manager and directing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and supervisors, while overseeing subcontractors to ensure safety, on-time delivery and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a trade qualification in linework/industrial electrical.
• Front line leadership qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years’ leadership experience on major projects.
• Significant experience delivering high voltage transmission line projects.
• Strong track record leading engineering, construction and field crews.
• Experience managing high risk activities in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Set construction methodology and plans meeting budget and design requirements.
• Identify and mitigate construction and design risks across delivery.
• Track quantities and costs to protect budget accuracy.
• Develop and manage the contract program with delays and extensions.
• Build relationships with client and key stakeholders.
• Lead the construction delivery of major transmission works.
• Manage subcontractors to meet quality and program targets.
• Monitor project risk and apply mitigation strategies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree

Linework/Industrial Electrical

Front line leadership

10+ years leadership

HV transmission experience

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or trade qualification

Job description

ACCIONA is delivering the Clean Energy Link – North program for Western Power in Western Australia.

As Construction Manager, you will lead the end-to-end construction delivery of a major high voltage transmission project, reporting to the Project Manager and directing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and supervisors, while overseeing subcontractors to ensure safety, on-time delivery and budget compliance.