Wind Farm Civil Construction Lead (DIDO)

Monadelphous; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Zenviron is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead the civil delivery of a major Wind Farm project in the Hunter Region, NSW. Initially based in Newcastle, the role supports planning, procurement and pre-construction before transitioning to site during construction.

We require hands-on leadership with Tier 2/3 contractor background, delivering earthworks, roads, drainage, foundations and related infrastructure while managing large crews.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Construction Manager, Senior Project Manager, Civil Construction Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong background delivering large-scale civil construction projects involving bulk earthworks, roads, drainage, concrete structures and associated infrastructure.
• Experience working within Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractors, maintaining direct involvement in day-to-day project delivery and site leadership.
• Proven ability to manage large workforces, subcontractors and multiple work fronts simultaneously.
• Experience leading self-perform and subcontracted civil construction activities.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, productivity and resource management.
• Demonstrated capability managing project budgets, programmes and commercial outcomes.
• Practical and solutions-focused leadership style with a strong field presence.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and execution of all civil construction activities across the project.
• Manage major earthworks, roads, drainage, hardstands, foundations and associated civil infrastructure packages.
• Oversee project resources, construction methodologies and work sequencing to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, engineers and subcontractors, fostering a high-performance culture across the project.
• Drive safety, environmental and quality performance across all construction activities.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, client requirements and project schedules.
• Manage construction productivity, budgets and resource allocation.
• Work closely with engineering, commercial and project management teams to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Construction leadership

Civil project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Site leadership

Budget & planning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Zenviron is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead the civil delivery of a major Wind Farm project in the Hunter Region, NSW. Initially based in Newcastle, the role supports planning, procurement and pre-construction before transitioning to site during construction.

We require hands-on leadership with Tier 2/3 contractor background, delivering earthworks, roads, drainage, foundations and related infrastructure while managing large crews.