Transmission Construction Manager - OHL

GenusPlus Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact projects

Safety culture

Career progression

Competitive salary

Financial and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

GenusPlus Group seeks an experienced Transmission Construction Manager - Overhead Lines to lead the safe, efficient delivery of HV overhead line construction on a major project in Western Australia. You will manage supervisors, subcontractors, engineers and field personnel to achieve milestones, budgets and schedules in a remote, large-scale environment.

The role requires strong leadership, contractor management, stakeholder engagement, project planning, budgeting, risk management and clear

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of HV transmission line construction projects.
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, risk management, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient delivery of overhead transmission line construction across multiple work fronts.
• Manage supervisors, subcontractors, engineers and field personnel to hit milestones, budgets and schedules.
• Monitor project performance, quality, productivity, risk and compliance with requirements.
• Drive a high-performance safety culture through leadership, mentoring, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Education

Electrical/Powerline/Utilities/Construction trade qualification

Supervisory/leadership qualifications

Job description

About Us

Genus delivers end-to-end innovative solutions across transmission, distribution, substations, communications, and renewable energy sectors across Australia. As part of the GenusPlus Group (ASX: GNP), we partner with leading energy and infrastructure providers to deliver major projects that support Australia's transition to a sustainable energy future.

About The Opportunity

Genus are seeking an experienced Transmission Construction Manager - Overhead Lines to join our team and support the delivery of a major transmission infrastructure project.

Genus has been engaged to deliver the construction of critical high-voltage overhead transmission line infrastructure, supporting Australia's growing energy network and renewable energy transition.

This greenfield transmission project requires exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, construction planning, and technical expertise, along with a commitment to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and operational excellence in a remote, large-scale construction environment.

Your Day-to-day Activities Will Include

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of overhead transmission line construction activities across multiple work fronts.
• Managing supervisors, subcontractors, engineers, and field personnel to ensure project milestones, budgets, and schedules are achieved.
• Monitoring project performance, quality outcomes, productivity, risk, and compliance with client, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Driving a high-performance safety culture through leadership, mentoring, stakeholder engagement, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an opportunity to lead major transmission infrastructure projects, work with industry-leading professionals, and further develop your leadership capabilities, while contributing to critical energy infrastructure that supports Australia's future electricity network.

About You

You’re a proactive, safety-focused, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing construction environment.

You Will Bring

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Powerline, Utilities, Construction or a related discipline, together with supervisory or frontline leadership qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-voltage transmission line construction projects within the utilities, energy, infrastructure, or resources sectors.
• Strong leadership, contractor management, stakeholder engagement, project planning, budgeting, risk management, and communication skills.

Why Join Genus?

At Genus, you will work alongside industry experts delivering critical infrastructure that powers communities and industry across Australia.

We Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact, nationally significant projects
• A values-driven culture focused on safety, integrity, and collaboration
• Genuine career progression and leadership pathways
• Competitive salary package with long-term stability
• Financial and lifestyle benefits

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing and shaping major electrical infrastructure projects and to grow your career with a respected industry leader.

GenusPlus Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.