Water Treatment Construction Lead – FIFO/Darwin

W3 Associates; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site-based activities on a major $20m water treatment project in Darwin. This role demands strong leadership and safety management skills with 10+ years of experience in industrial or infrastructure construction. Candidates can apply for either permanent or contract engagement, allowing for flexibility with work locations. The successful individual will manage all aspects of construction delivery and oversee subcontractor performance while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience delivering site-based construction works on major industrial, mining, water or infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in D&C or EPC project environments.
• Comfortable operating in remote or regional site locations and FIFO environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based construction activities ensuring program, budget, quality and safety objectives are met.
• Provide leadership to project team and subcontractors.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Strong leadership capability

Understanding of safety systems

Subcontractor management

Project performance tracking

Education

Trade or tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil construction

Job description

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site-based activities on a major $20m water treatment project in Darwin. This role demands strong leadership and safety management skills with 10+ years of experience in industrial or infrastructure construction. Candidates can apply for either permanent or contract engagement, allowing for flexibility with work locations. The successful individual will manage all aspects of construction delivery and oversee subcontractor performance while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.