Lead High-Voltage Substation Construction

Volta Energy Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Volta Energy Group in Melbourne seeks a Construction Manager to lead high voltage transmission line and substation projects across Victoria, from mobilization through energisation. This hands-on role partners with Project Delivery teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery on utility-scale infrastructure.

You will manage site teams and contractors, uphold construction safety, risk management, and quality standards, and contribute to a growing portfolio spanning BESS, transmission

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-voltage transmission line and/or substation projects within a contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of transmission line and substation construction projects, achieving strong outcomes across safety, quality, schedule and cost.
• Oversee site-based construction activities, contractors and delivery teams across multiple projects and locations.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to resolve construction challenges, manage risk and keep projects moving.
• Influence key delivery decisions, balancing commercial, operational and customer outcomes.
• Contribute to a growing portfolio of energy infrastructure projects that offer long-term career opportunities and broad exposure.

Education

Trade or engineering qualification

Job description

Volta Energy Group in Melbourne seeks a Construction Manager to lead high voltage transmission line and substation projects across Victoria, from mobilization through energisation. This hands-on role partners with Project Delivery teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery on utility-scale infrastructure.

You will manage site teams and contractors, uphold construction safety, risk management, and quality standards, and contribute to a growing portfolio spanning BESS, transmission