Switchroom Construction Manager

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mayfield is seeking an experienced Switchroom Construction Manager to lead the construction and assembly of transportable switchrooms. You will coordinate people, resources, subcontractors, materials and activities to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, while upholding quality standards.

Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, resource management and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Switchroom manufacturing, construction or industrial project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling four-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate labor, materials and subcontractors to meet project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify scheduling and resource risks.
• Oversee construction and assembly of transportable switchrooms to plan.
• Coordinate internal electrical and mechanical labor resources and subcontractor activities.
• Resolve construction issues and escape safety, quality and schedule risks.

Skills

Switchroom manufacturing

Construction coordination

Subcontractor management

Electrical trades

Mechanical trades

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Switchroom Construction Manager to lead the successful construction and assembly of transportable switchrooms.

You will be responsible for coordinating people, resources, subcontractors, materials and construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with Project Delivery, Engineering & Design, Procurement, Manufacturing and Production teams, you will provide strong leadership throughout the construction phase and ensure customer commitments are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain rolling four-week look-ahead plans.

Coordinate labor, materials and subcontractors to meet project requirements.

Monitor project progress and proactively identify scheduling and resource risks.

Coordinate construction sequencing to optimize workflow and meet delivery milestones.

Construction Delivery

Oversee the construction and assembly of transportable switchrooms.

Manage day-to-day construction activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery.

Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.

Resolve construction issues and escape safety, quality and schedule risks where required.

Resource & Subcontractor Management

Coordinate internal electrical and mechanical labor resources.

Plan and manage subcontractor activities in line with project schedules.

Monitor subcontractor performance and resolve scheduling or resource conflicts.

Work with Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure materials and fabrication requirements are available when needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering & Design to resolve technical and drawing-related issues.

Partner with Project Delivery to align construction activities with overall project objectives.

Collaborate with Estimating during project handover and provide feedback for future tenders.

Liaise with Manufacturing and Production to coordinate fabrication and workshop priorities.

Leadership

Lead and support the Switchroom Construction team in line with company values.

Foster strong collaboration across electrical, mechanical and subcontractor teams.

Provide coaching, mentoring and day-to-day support to supervisors and team members.

Promote accountability, teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture across all construction activities.

Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company policies and procedures.

Support quality assurance requirements throughout project delivery.

Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

Operational Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve construction planning, design and project execution.

Drive improvements in productivity, quality and construction methodologies.

Capture lessons learned and implement improvements across future projects.

Contribute to operational planning and resource optimization.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years' experience in Switchroom manufacturing, construction or industrial project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities.
• Strong understanding of Switchroom construction and assembly processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors, resources and construction schedules.
• Proven experience leading electrical and mechanical trades.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-facing experience.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Competitive salary based on experience and competencies

Permanent full-time role with a financially strong, ASX-listed employer

Supportive team culture with genuine investment in safety and professional growth

Excellent opportunity to take a key leadership role within a growing industrial project environment, working across complex Switchroom projects

Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

WA location — no FIFO required; stable, local role

About us

AtMayfield, we areproudly Australian owned & operated since 1936and pride ourselves on adding value through innovation and collaboration. This approach, combined with our commitment to our people and partners, allows us to beleaders in the design and manufactureof one of a kind and modular switchboard, control systems and transportable substation solutions to meet safety and reliability demands of critical electrical infrastructure across the nation.

Our values proudly focus on safety, partnerships, people, innovation, integrity, quality and community. We celebrate diversity, provide an inclusive working environment with great team culture, and we care about the wellbeing of our people.

Want more info?

see our profile at https://mayfieldindustries.com.au/careers/

Mayfield Group Holding is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We achieve this by:

• Understanding the needs of our clients
• Creating value for our clients by focusing on the ‘total life cost’
• Continually striving for excellence in the products and services we deliver
• Keeping abreast with industry trends and the latest innovations
• Research & Develop of new innovations
• Meeting and/or exceeding our clients delivery dates
• Quality documentation and handovers
• Client communication and business relationships
• Growing the business through innovation, energy and passion and through the efforts of forward thinking and inspired people.
• Striving for innovation and for continuous improvement of quality, systems and processes

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.