Site Manager

Talent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead delivery of distribution underground projects from Melbourne's western suburbs. The role requires regular travel to project sites and close collaboration with civil and electrical teams to ensure safe, on-time execution.

You will monitor progress, coordinate contractor activities, manage variations and commercial matters, and work with Project Managers to deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underground electricity infrastructure or utility construction.
• Ability to coordinate civil and electrical construction activities and manage contractors.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and project scheduling.
• Experience handling variations and commercial matters on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil contractors for conduit installation and civil works.
• Coordinate cable hauling, installation, and reinstatement activities.
• Oversee contractor variations, claims and commercial matters.
• Monitor construction progress against schedules and milestones.
• Ensure site activities meet safety, quality and delivery standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, electrical and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Underground Joiners and delivery teams.
• Resolve day-to-day site issues to support successful delivery.

Skills

Underground electricity infrastructure

Civil and electrical coordination

Contractor management

Safety & quality management

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Travel to project sites

VESI training

Education

VESI training/qualifications

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of distribution underground projects. Based out of Brooklyn, the role will require regular travel to project sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil contractors undertaking conduit installation and associated civil works
• Coordinate cable hauling, cable installation and reinstatement activities
• Manage contractor variations, claims and commercial matters
• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and milestones
• Ensure site activities meet required safety, quality and delivery standards
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, electrical and commissioning activities
• Work closely with Project Managers, Underground Joiners, contractors and delivery teams
• Resolve day-to-day site issues and support successful project delivery

Key Requirements

• Strong experience across underground electricity infrastructure or utility construction projects
• Experience coordinating civil and electrical construction activities
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management capability
• Experience managing variations, claims and site-based commercial issues
• Good understanding of construction safety, quality and scheduling
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Experience across distribution or sub-transmission projects highly regarded
• VESI training/qualifications highly regarded
• Comfortable travelling regularly to project sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs