Site Manager - HV Construction

Talent International; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent, on behalf of a client, seeks an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of HV electrical infrastructure on a major data centre project in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

This 12-month contract focuses on coordinating HV cabling, transformer installation and grid connection works, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery. You will oversee daily HV construction activities and drive coordination across electrical, civil and commissioning activities to achieve milestones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on HV electrical construction sites.
• Strong background in HV infrastructure, substations or grid connections.
• Experience coordinating electrical installation and construction activities.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management skills.
• Understanding of HV construction safety, quality and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HV electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate HV cabling, transformer installation and related works.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Coordinate electrical, civil and commissioning activities.
• Monitor progress, safety, quality and schedules.
• Manage contractor variations, claims and site issues.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and engineers to meet milestones.

Skills

HV electrical construction

Contractor management

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of HV electrical infrastructure on a major data centre project in Melbourne’s western suburbs. This is a 12-month contract role with possibility to extend.

The role will focus on coordinating HV cabling, transformer installation and grid connection works, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HV electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate HV cabling, transformer installation and associated works.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Coordinate electrical, civil and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress, safety, quality and schedules.
• Manage contractor variations, claims and site issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers and engineers to achieve project milestones.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working on HV electrical construction sites is essential.
• Strong background in HV infrastructure, substations or grid connection projects.
• Experience coordinating electrical installation and construction activities.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management skills.
• Understanding of HV construction safety, quality and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Highly Regarded

• Background in electricity distribution, transmission or substations.
• Experience coordinating HV testing and commissioning activities.