HOTO & Completions Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Adelaide seeks a HOTO & Completions Manager to lead completions, defect management and handover readiness on a major defence infrastructure program.

You will establish structured handover approaches aligned to Quality, Configuration and Asset Handover, drive defect prevention and ensure QMS compliance, while coaching project teams and engaging with senior stakeholders in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in construction or major infrastructure delivery.
• Strong quality management and handover leadership experience.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for completions, defect management and handover readiness.
• Establish a structured completions and handover approach.
• Drive defect prevention and timely defect closure.
• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is established, implemented and maintained to AS/NZS ISO 9001.
• Support and coach Project Quality and Completions Managers to achieve quality performance.
• Assure that quality records, test evidence and handover documentation are complete and fit for purpose.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement in quality and handover performance.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder influence

Construction industry

Quality assurance

Education

Engineering degree

Quality Management certificate

Tools

QMS software

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a HOTO & Completions Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for completions, defect management and handover readiness across the project or portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a structured completions and handover approach aligned to project Quality, Configuration and Asset Handover requirements.
• Drive defect prevention, timely defect closure and clear acceptance pathways with clients and asset owners.
• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and client requirements.
• Support and coach Project Quality and Quality & Completions Managers to achieve consistent quality performance
• Provide assurance that quality records, test evidence and handover documentation are complete, accurate and fit for purpose.
• Identify trends, areas of risk and opportunities for improvement in quality and handover performance.

About You

• 10-15 years’ experience in construction or major infrastructure delivery.
• Strong background in quality management, with demonstrated experience leading completions, commissioning readiness and handover.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex assurance environments.
• Experience working within regulated or asset‑owner environments (e.g. transport, infrastructure) highly desirable.
• Engineering, construction or business degree (or equivalent experience).
• Certificate of Attainment in Quality Management (or equivalent).
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.