Senior Construction Manager - Oil & Gas, Surat Basin

Wood Plc; Miles; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Diversity and Inclusion

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood Plc is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager for the Surat Basin in western Queensland. You will oversee construction and commissioning strategy, safety performance, planning, schedule, cost and field delivery, reporting to the Project Delivery Manager.

You will coordinate client subcontractors and third-party service providers, align field teams with Wood policies, and drive continuous improvement while delivering against contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction management/supervision in oil and gas.
• Proven leadership with mentoring and coaching qualities.
• Experience managing office, site construction, and commissioning teams.
• Experience managing client and Wood 3rd party contractors, including productivity, safety & quality outputs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate and develop the team to improve productivity and integration.
• Ability to influence and align delivery with Wood policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple crews in various field locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of construction and commissioning strategy execution, safety performance, planning, schedule, cost and field delivery.
• Engage with client subcontractors and third-party service providers to ensure project integration.
• Coordinate head office, field industrial relations, resourcing, planning and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement for construction and commissioning field teams.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Safety & quality

Communication

Delegation

Project integration

Field operations

Mentoring & coaching

Influence & negotiation

Job description

Wood Plc is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager for the Surat Basin in western Queensland. You will oversee construction and commissioning strategy, safety performance, planning, schedule, cost and field delivery, reporting to the Project Delivery Manager.

You will coordinate client subcontractors and third-party service providers, align field teams with Wood policies, and drive continuous improvement while delivering against contract requirements.