Services Manager

NRW Holdings; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NRW Civil & Mining is seeking an experienced Services Manager to lead end-to-end utility and underground/overhead services on major civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities and third-party asset owners to ensure relocations, protections and new installations are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, a track record on large-scale roads/rail projects, and proven ability to manage subcontractors

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within civil infrastructure, with at least 3-5 years specializing in utility/services coordination or management.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects including roads, rail, urban redevelopment or major earthworks.
• Strong understanding of utility asset owner standards, technical guidelines, approval processes and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with utility authorities and third-party service providers including power, water, gas, telecommunications, stormwater and sewer authorities.
• Experience managing utility relocations, service protection, new installations and complex service interfaces.
• Proficient in CAD/BIM software, with Navisworks, MicroStation or AutoCAD for utility modelling and clash detection.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and integration of services works into broader programs.
• Experience managing subcontractors, work scopes, tenders and commercial arrangements.
• Strong understanding of risk management associated with utility interfaces and project delays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for third-party utility asset owners (power, water, gas, telecoms).
• Obtain, manage and track approvals, permits, access agreements and connection requirements.
• Coordinate third-party utility crews and subcontractors undertaking diversion, protection and connection works.
• Review designs, Dial Before You Dig docs and utility information to identify potential clashes.
• Coordinate service investigations (potholing, GPR) to establish accurate locations.
• Work with design teams to develop practical service diversion and protection solutions.
• Develop and maintain the services relocation schedule and integrate into the project program.
• Prepare scopes of work, assist with tender evaluations and manage subcontractors delivering utility works.
• Monitor expenditure, variations and risks related to utility interfaces and delays.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with designs, specs and owner requirements.
• Manage high-risk interfaces including Permit-to-Dig and exclusion zones around HV lines and gas mains.
• Provide technical and construction support to engineers, supervisors and project personnel.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Construction Management

Tools

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

With over 30 years in the industry, NRW Civil & Mining are proudto be one of the leading civil and mining contractors inAustralia.

Scope of Work:

Due to continued growth and recent project awards, NRW Civil &Mining are seeking an experienced Services Manager to join ourhigh-performing Civil team on major infrastructure projects. TheServices Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management,coordination and delivery of utility and underground/overheadservices packages across major civil infrastructure projects,including roads, rail, bridges, light rail and majorearthworks.

Working closely with project teams, design consultants, clients,local authorities and third-party utility asset owners, you willplay a key role in ensuring service relocations, protection worksand new installations are delivered safely, on time, within budgetand in accordance with approved designs, specifications andregulatory requirements.

To be considered for the position as a Services Manager you must possess the following as a minimum:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalenttechnical experience, or a suitable trade qualification such asan electrical trade
• Minimum 8 years' experience within the civil infrastructureindustry, with at least 3-5 years' experience specialising inutility/services coordination or management
• Demonstrated experience working on major infrastructureprojects, including roadways, rail networks, urbanredevelopment or major earthworks
• Strong understanding of utility asset owner standards,technical guidelines, approval processes and requirements
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with utilityauthorities and third-party service providers including power,water, gas, telecommunications, stormwater and sewerauthorities
• Experience managing utility relocations, serviceprotection, new installations and complex serviceinterfaces
• Strong understanding of service proving and investigationmethodologies, including potholing, GPR and Dial Before You Diginformation
• Proficient in CAD/BIM software, with experience usingplatforms such as Navisworks, MicroStation or AutoCAD forutility modelling and clash detection
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and theintegration of services works into broader projectprograms
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, workscopes, tenders and commercial arrangements
• Strong understanding of risk management associated withutility interfaces, service disruptions and potential projectdelays
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to build effective relationships with clients, utilityauthorities, subcontractors and project teams
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectivelywithin a broader project team
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmentalrequirements

Reporting to the Project Manager or section lead, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Act as the primary point of contact for third-party utilityasset owners, including power, water, gas andtelecommunications authorities
• Obtain, manage and track utility authority approvals,permits, access agreements and connection requirements
• Coordinate third-party utility crews and subcontractorsundertaking diversion, protection and connection works
• Review designs, drawings, Dial Before You Dig documentationand utility information to identify potential serviceclashes
• Coordinate service investigations including potholing, GPRand service proving to establish accurate utilitylocations
• Work with design teams to develop practical andconstructible service diversion and protection solutions
• Develop and maintain the services relocation schedule andintegrate services activities into the overall projectprogram
• Prepare scopes of work, assist with tender evaluations andmanage subcontractors delivering utility works
• Monitor expenditure, variations and risks associated withutility interfaces and potential project delays
• Conduct field inspections to ensure services works complywith approved designs, specifications and utility ownerrequirements
• Manage high-risk utility interfaces including Permit-to-Digrequirements and exclusion zones around high-voltage powerlinesand high-pressure gas mains
• Provide technical and construction support to Engineers,Supervisors and project personnel

What’s on offer with NRW:

• Excellent rates, conditions and benefits
• Long term employment prospects
• Competitive salary and career opportunities
• A culture driven organisation, be a part of a greatcrew
• Multiple company benefits including - Income ProtectionInsurance / Employee Assistance Program (EAP) / DiscountedPrivate Health Insurance / Salary Sacrifice Options
• Enjoy employee discounts with exclusive deals forgroceries, entertainment, fuel vouchers, incredible savings ontech products and so much more - there are over 450 retailersoffering amazing deals through our new benefits platform

NRW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we stronglysupport diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sectorof the community including women and Indigenous cultures areencouraged to apply.