Senior Construction Manager

Fremantle Ports; Perth; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Salary packaging

Training and development opportunities

Health, wellbeing and employee support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fremantle Ports seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead the Kwinana Bulk Terminal Redevelopment. Based in Kwinana, you will oversee delivery across marine, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and materials‑handling work packages, driving sequencing, safety and performance to a successful handover.

You will manage large multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with contractors, and contribute to commercial and regulatory aspects while aligning with commissioning and

Qualifications

• Proven construction leader with experience on large infrastructure, ports, or heavy industrial projects.
• Senior leadership experience on major projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual capability with variations, forecasting and claims.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety, regulatory requirements and environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery across multiple packages (marine, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Set construction strategy, governance, standards and performance expectations.
• Drive sequencing, work packaging, site logistics and mobilization planning.
• Manage contractor performance across safety, schedule, cost and quality.
• Interface management within an operational port environment.
• Provide input into commercial matters, variations, claims and dispute resolution.
• Oversee safety, environmental, quality and risk management across activities.
• Lead and develop a large multidisciplinary construction management team.
• Coordinate handover to commissioning, operations readiness and asset handover.

Skills

Senior construction leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Port/industrial construction

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Fremantle Ports’ refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most successful ports, building on decades of expertise, we’re setting a bold vision for the future.

Join the Kwinana Bulk Terminal Redevelopment Project, a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will shape the future of Western Australia's trade network. Based in Kwinana, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying the stability and longevity of a major project planned through to 2032.

The Opportunity

Ready to lead construction on a major project that will leave a lasting impact?

We’re seeking an accomplished Senior Construction Manager to take a leading role in bringing the Kwinana Bulk Terminal Redevelopment to life.

Working alongside the Project Director, you’ll lead construction delivery across multiple contractors, major work packages and technical disciplines. From marine and civil works to structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and materials‑handling infrastructure, you’ll be at the heart of bringing this significant project to life, safely, collaboratively and successfully.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Leading construction delivery across marine, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, materials‑handling and supporting infrastructure packages.
• Setting construction strategy, governance, delivery standards and performance expectations.
• Driving constructability, sequencing, work packaging, site logistics and mobilisation planning.
• Leading contractor and delivery partner performance across safety, productivity, schedule, cost and quality.
• Managing complex construction interfaces within an operational port environment.
• Providing senior construction input into commercial matters, variations, claims, forecasting and dispute resolution.
• Driving strong safety, environmental, quality and risk management across construction activities.
• Leading and developing a large multidisciplinary construction management team.
• Integrating construction completion with commissioning, operational readiness and asset handover.

The Expertise You Bring

• You’ll be a proven construction leader who has worked on large, complex infrastructure, resources, ports, marine or heavy industrial projects and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving project environment
• Extensive senior construction leadership experience on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of constructability, construction methodologies, work packaging, sequencing and site logistics.
• Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and major contractors.
• Strong commercial and contractual capability, including variations, claims, forecasting and contractor performance.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience integrating construction with commissioning, operational readiness and handover.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, or substantial equivalent industry experience.

What We Offer

Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Primarily based in Kwinana you’ll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, rich heritage and striking architecture in the heart of the Victoria Quay precinct, which is currently undergoing exciting revitalisation.

• Free onsite parking and access to an onsite gym
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave provisions
• Salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesA comprehensive health, wellbeing and employee support program
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of one of Western Australia's leading ports.

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a commercially successful Government Trading Enterprise and one of Western Australia’s most important trade gateways, facilitating more than $45 billion in trade each year. We are driven by our CARE values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; guiding how we work, deliver results, and support our people and community. The KBT Redevelopment Project is a major project expanding our marine and landside facilities in Kwinana.

Closing Date: 08/11/2026 at 5:00pm AWST.

Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, underpinned by our Values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce by providing supportive pathways and development opportunities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.