Senior Project Manager

Randstad; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad partner contractor seeks a Construction Manager to lead a flagship high-voltage energy transmission project near Traralgon, Gippsland. You will oversee earthworks, foundations, concrete, and building works, coordinating with HV partners and grid teams to ensure timely completion.

The role requires hands-on control of procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and budget management, with a focus on safety and quality throughout the site. Relocation to Gippsland may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major civil/structural construction packages valued at $500m+.
• Hands-on expertise in heavy structural concrete, industrial buildings, and civil groundworks.
• Experience delivering interface-heavy energy, utility, or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and full package P&L accountability.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead package execution across site earthworks, heavy foundations, structural concrete, and facility buildings construction.
• Interface daily with HV technology partners, equipment installers, and grid connection teams to manage handovers.
• Direct end-to-end procurement strategies for long-lead items and major components.
• Lead market engagement, subcontractor negotiations, scope splits, and risk allocation to protect budgets.
• Manage master schedules, package budgets, and resource allocation to hit milestones.
• Act as primary operational liaison for client reps, site superintendents, and authorities.
• Enforce site safety, environmental standards, and quality assurance on HV construction.
• Drive package commercial performance, claims, variations, and monthly P&L reporting.

Skills

Civil earthworks

Structural concrete

Industrial buildings

Procurement strategy

Subcontractor negotiation

P&L accountability

Safety & QA

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

• Site based near Traralgon, Gippsland
• Highly lucrative salary up to $300k + super

Construction Manager

• Tier 2 Major Infrastructure Civil Contractor
• Site based near Traralgon, Gippsland
• Highly lucrative salary up to $300k + super

The Opportunity

Randstad is partnering with an upper tier contractor to deliver a flagship high-voltage energy transmission package in the Gippsland / Traralgon region.

Valued at $1B, we are seeking a Construction Manager to lead the package of works from civil earthworks through to structural concrete, building construction, and commercial handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead package execution across site earthworks, heavy foundations, structural concrete, and facility buildings construction.

• Interface daily with HV technology partners, equipment installers, and grid connection teams to manage civil-to-tech handovers.

• Direct end-to-end procurement strategies for long-lead items, heavy structural components, and specialist trade packages.

• Lead market engagement, complex subcontractor negotiations, scope splits, and risk allocation to protect package budgets.

• Manage master schedules, package budgets, and resource allocation to hit critical project milestones.

• Act as primary operational liaison for client reps, site superintendents, TNSPs, and local authorities.

• Enforce site-wide safety, environmental standards, and quality assurance for high-voltage construction.

• Drive package commercial performance, claims, variation management, and monthly P&L reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Construction Manager or SPM with background on major civil/structural construction packages valued at $500m+.

• Hands-on expertise in heavy structural concrete, industrial buildings, and civil groundworks.

• Prior experience delivering interface-heavy energy, utility, or power infrastructure packages.

• Strong commercial acumen, advanced procurement experience, and full package P&L accountability.

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (or equivalent).

• Based in or willing to relocate/commute to the Gippsland / Traralgon region.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.