Strategic Construction Director – Defence Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev

Six months' paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Exclusive discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is delivering Australia’s largest defence infrastructure program and invites engineers to help shape critical national assets. The role supports project delivery in Osborne, SA, contributing to safety, cost planning and procurement strategy while working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and capable of obtaining an Australian Defence security clearance at NV1 level.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management as listed.
• Ability to communicate on all levels from directors to operatives.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain NV1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to achievement of safety targets and zero-tolerance practices.
• Provide support to the Project Director to manage client expectations and budgets.
• Develop a design procurement strategy to align consultants with project drivers.
• Oversee cost planning to match the project budget.

Skills

Communication

Health and safety leadership

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/ME/EE) or Construction Management

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is delivering Australia’s largest defence infrastructure program and invites engineers to help shape critical national assets. The role supports project delivery in Osborne, SA, contributing to safety, cost planning and procurement strategy while working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and capable of obtaining an Australian Defence security clearance at NV1 level.