Site Manager - HV Construction

Talent Corp; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corp seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead HV electrical work for a major data centre project in Melbourne's western suburbs. The 12-month contract involves coordinating HV cabling, transformer installation and grid connection activities to ensure safe, timely delivery.

The role requires proven HV site experience, strong contractor management and the ability to coordinate electrical, civil and commissioning activities while monitoring safety, quality and progress against milestones.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

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.