General Superintendent - Rail Construction and Maintenance

About the role

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead construction and maintenance activities across its Rail business in Melbourne and regional Victoria. It is a hands-on leadership role overseeing field operations, leading site teams and representing the business while building stakeholder relationships to secure future work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate rail construction and maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Provide frontline leadership to Supervisors, employees and subcontractors.
• Drive safety, environmental compliance, quality and productivity across all operations.
• Manage resources, workforce performance and schedules to achieve delivery targets.
• Build stakeholder relationships to identify opportunities, support business development and secure additional work.
• Represent the business professionally and strengthen client relationships across Victoria's rail sector.
• Identify risks and resolve operational challenges to keep work safe and efficient.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years' relevant construction experience, including previous Superintendent experience.
• Proven leadership experience in rail construction, maintenance or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to identify opportunities and build lasting client relationships.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

What we offer

• Company vehicle provided.
• A key leadership role across rail construction and maintenance operations.
• The chance to represent a respected infrastructure business and strengthen industry partnerships.
• Investment in people to set and reach personal and professional goals, with mentoring support.

Applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol checks. Applications are made directly through McConnell Dowell; external recruitment agencies are not accepted.