Site Manager Construction

Vestas; St Lawrence; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Career growth

Dynamic work environment

Global exposure

Ongoing training

Job summary

Vestas in Australia is seeking a Site Manager to lead site construction management for the Lotus Creek Wind Farm. You will oversee safety, quality, schedule, and delivery, coordinating with the customer, subcontractors and internal teams in a dynamic wind energy environment across a remote site.

This role requires strong leadership, risk control, cost awareness and hands‑on involvement, with opportunities for professional development, global exposure and a long‑term career path within Vestas.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in site construction management with at least 5 years experience.
• Experience managing general site administrative directions and support.
• Intermediate IT skills, e.g. MS Office, MS Project.
• Wind Industry experience highly regarded and strong people management skills.
• Cost awareness and customer orientation; capable of leading teams on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site safety to highest standards.
• Ensure achievement of highest quality levels on site.
• Maintain good working relationships with the customer, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Resourcing and staff management.
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risk.
• Align with internal bid management and procurement departments as required.

Skills

Site management

Team management

Risk management

MS Office

MS Project

Cost awareness

Stakeholder management

Wind industry experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

At Vestas, our mission is to lead the way in sustainable energy solutions globally, and every action we take reflects this commitment. Proudly recognized as the most sustainable company worldwide, we invite you to join our dynamic international team. As a Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the site management construction staff. You’ll be responsible for comprehensive site construction management, ensuring the successful, safe delivery of all projects. Seize this opportunity to shape the future of energy with us!

Region APC>Construction & Operations APC> Installation & Commissioning

Project Location: Lotus Creek Wind Farm , QLD

Roster:3:1

Responsibilities

• Maintain site safety to highest standards.
• Ensure achievement of highest quality levels on site.
• Maintain good working relationships with the customer, subcontractors, and any other stakeholders.
• Resourcing and staff management
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risk.
• Alignment with internal bid management and procurement departments as required

Qualifications

• Proven track record in site construction management - minimum of 5 years
• Experience in managing general site administrative directions and support.
• Intermediate IT skills, e.g. MS Office, MS Project user or key user.
• Wind Industry experience highly regarded.
• Experience in people management.
• Cost awareness and customer orientation.
• Managed teams in a major project portfolio environment.
• Developed and implementation of best practice systems and procedures.
• Managed sub-contractors in remote site locations e.g. crane, excavation, electrical,civil.
• Management and reporting of site scope budgetary requirements.
• Experience providing service with direct customer interface.
• Experience in high pressure situations in major construction managementenvironments.
• Proactive and hands on approach toward role - involved and engaged.
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Able to inspire others to action - team leader.
• Seeks and accepts responsibility
• Strong analytical ability
• Well organized and planning orientated
• Able to prioritise and delegate
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Values honesty, confidentiality and integrity and expects same of others.

What we offer:

• Safety: A strong safety culture
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the company and globally.
• Dynamic Work Environment: A fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative culture.
• Global Exposure: Work with an international team to implement cutting-edge sales tools and strategies.
• Ongoing Training: Continuous opportunities to develop your sales and digital expertise.

Additional information

All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• 18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.