Project Site Supervisor

Vertiv; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Site Manager to provide day-to-day management and coordination of delivery, installation, commissioning and testing on critical infrastructure projects. This on-site leadership role ensures safe, timely, high-quality delivery while coordinating with the project delivery team, the General Contractor and subcontractors.

The role requires trade completion (electrical or mechanical) with related qualifications, strong communication, and proven team leadership to drive daily

Qualifications

• 5+ years in site supervision on construction, mining, telecoms or critical infrastructure
• Completion of trade – electrical or mechanical preferred
• Cert IV in Building & Construction or Diploma equivalent
• White/general construction card and LVR/CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-start and toolbox talks with Vertiv customer engineers and subcontractors
• Plan, coordinate and supervise Vertiv equipment delivery to site
• Supervise installation, commissioning and testing activities
• Manage relationships with site personnel, GC and subcontractors
• Oversee site reporting and documentation (tracking sheets, progress reports)
• Promote safety and ensure EHS compliance on site

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Trade certification (electrical or mechanical)

Cert IV in Building & Construction or Diploma

White/general construction card

LVR/CPR certified

Tools

None

Job description

Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent:

The purpose of this position is to provide the day-to-day management and coordination of all delivery, installation and commissioning and testing activities on Vertiv critical infrastructure projects. This is a permanently on-site role requiring hands-on leadership across all Vertiv product & service offerings. The Site Manager ensures works are delivered safely, on time, to high quality standard, while maintaining strong coordination with the broader internal project delivery team, the General Contractor and any associated subcontractors and stakeholders onsite.

Major activities to be performed:

• Lead daily pre-start and toolbox talks with Vertiv customer engineers and subcontractor
• Ensure compliance with GC site access, induction & EHS requirements
• Plan, coordinate and supervise Vertiv equipment delivery to site, interfacing with GC and other site trades
• Complete all delivery condition reports, inclusive of photos and customer acceptance of deliveries
• Represent Vertiv at all required site project meetings
• Manage relationships with site personnel (builders, contractors, engineers and installers)
• Coordinate & supervise Vertiv employee and contractor site activities such as installation, commissioning/testing, access & energisation permits
• Complete project site reporting and documentation requirements (tracking sheets, delivery check lists, progress reports)
• Oversee defect rectification and close out
• Drive team to achieve daily targets and motivate to
• Promote good morale and team work
• - Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
• - Actively promote safety in the workplace with Vertiv staff and subcontractors
• - Review SWEMS and ensure fit for purpose for tasks being undertaken
• - Actively engage with Vertiv Project EHS manager

Employees reporting to Incumbent

N/A

Main contacts within Company

• National Project & Delivery Manager
• Project Managers
• Junior Project Managers
• Customer Engineers
• Project EHS Manager
• Vertiv customers
• Sub-contractors
• General Contractor and their subcontractors

Main contacts outside the Company

• Vertiv customers
• Sub-contractors
• General Contractor and their subcontractors

Education/Qualification:

• Completion of trade – electrical or mechanical preferred
• Cert IV in Building & Construction or Diploma equivalent
• White/general construction card
• LVR/CPR certified

Specialist Knowledge:

• Mech Systems – Chillers, XDUs, Fan Wall Units, CRAC units
• Elec Systems – Switchboards, Busway, Static Switches, UPS and Batteries
• Control and monitoring systems

Practical Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in site supervision on construction, mining environments, telecommunications or critical infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to supervise teams of workers
• Subcontractor management

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong Communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent teamworkGood lateral thinking
• Ability to manage conflict, handle demanding expectations and stakeholders, and solution management
• Safety mindset/commitment to zero harm culture