Senior Mechanical Construction Lead – Regional NSW (FIFO)

Phillip Riley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 2:1 roster

Camp accommodation

Site uplift

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Construction Manager for a major Australian infrastructure project. The role is site-based across Balance of Plant scopes in Regional NSW, leading piping, HVAC, drainage, and related systems with a focus on safety, quality and schedule.

The candidate will manage a team of Superintendents, Supervisors and engineers, coordinate with engineering and project controls, and drive readiness and handover through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years’ mechanical construction experience.
• 5+ years in a senior construction leadership position.
• Background across major infrastructure, mining, power generation or hydro projects.
• Strong experience managing complex mechanical packages and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, piping installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction across piping, cooling water, drainage, dewatering, fire protection, HVAC and mechanical BOP systems.
• Manage Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Drive construction planning, work-pack readiness, productivity and schedule performance.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Controls, Quality, HSE, Commissioning, FGJV and Snowy Hydro.
• Support mechanical completion, commissioning and progressive handover.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Piping installation

Subcontractor management

Project planning

Cross‑functional collaboration

HSE awareness

Job description

Phillip Riley is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Construction Manager for a major Australian infrastructure project. The role is site-based across Balance of Plant scopes in Regional NSW, leading piping, HVAC, drainage, and related systems with a focus on safety, quality and schedule.

The candidate will manage a team of Superintendents, Supervisors and engineers, coordinate with engineering and project controls, and drive readiness and handover through commissioning.