Lead Construction Manager – High-Voltage Infrastructure

Select Aust Sydney; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with an upper tier contractor to deliver a flagship high-voltage energy transmission package in the Gippsland / Traralgon region. Construction Manager Tier 2 with civil/structural experience will lead earthworks, foundations, structural concrete and handover.

Based near Traralgon, you will manage procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and end-to-end P&L accountability, ensuring safety and quality across the site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in heavy structural concrete and civil earthworks.
• Experience delivering energy, utility, or power infrastructure packages.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in civil engineering or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead package execution across site earthworks, heavy foundations, structural concrete, and facility buildings construction.
• Interface daily with HV technology partners, equipment installers, and grid connection teams to manage civil-to-tech handovers.
• Direct end-to-end procurement strategies for long-lead items, heavy structural components, and specialist trade packages.
• Lead market engagement, complex subcontractor negotiations, scope splits, and risk allocation to protect package budgets.
• Manage master schedules, package budgets, and resource allocation to hit critical project milestones.
• Act as primary operational liaison for client reps, site superintendents, TNSPs, and local authorities.
• Enforce site-wide safety, environmental standards, and quality assurance for high-voltage construction.
• Drive package commercial performance, claims, variation management, and monthly P&L reporting.

Skills

Construction management

Procurement leadership

P&L accountability

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Randstad is partnering with an upper tier contractor to deliver a flagship high-voltage energy transmission package in the Gippsland / Traralgon region. Construction Manager Tier 2 with civil/structural experience will lead earthworks, foundations, structural concrete and handover.

Based near Traralgon, you will manage procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and end-to-end P&L accountability, ensuring safety and quality across the site.