Construction Manager

We are supporting a leading organisation within the utilities and electrical infrastructure sector to appoint an experienced Construction Manager based in Perth.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects across Western Australia, with a focus on transmission, substations, and renewable energy developments.

You will play a key leadership role, managing construction teams, driving project performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end construction delivery across multiple projects or project packages
• Oversee multi-disciplinary site teams
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements
• Develop and implement construction methodologies and delivery strategies
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and key stakeholder relationships
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Drive a strong safety culture across all construction activities
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company standards
• Provide input into project planning, procurement, and resourcing
• Report on construction progress to senior leadership and clients

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager within infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
• Strong background in transmission, substations, or large-scale civil/electrical infrastructure
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large site teams and multiple stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget and contract management
• Solid understanding of construction delivery in brownfield and/or greenfield environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Preferred but not essential)