Solar Construction & Installation Project Lead

About the role

Grid Electrics Group is looking for an experienced, hands-on construction professional to oversee and carry out works on its commercial solar installation and construction projects across Australia. The role takes ownership of projects from site preparation through to completion, working hands-on with the team. Immediate start is needed, and interstate travel is required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commercial solar installation and construction projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, labourers, subcontractors and project schedules.
• Carry out hands-on construction, installation and site works as required.
• Coordinate civil works, excavation, concrete, mounting structures and solar installation.
• Manage site preparation, materials, equipment, plant and deliveries.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, scopes of work and site requirements.
• Ensure WHS compliance, SWMS, inductions, site documentation and quality standards.
• Identify site issues, resolve practical problems and keep projects progressing.

Required profile

• Proven experience in construction, commercial solar installation or related site-based projects.
• Strong leadership, coordination and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, tools, equipment, plant and site operations.
• Ability to read construction drawings and coordinate multiple trades.
• Relevant Australian licences, tickets and qualifications for the work undertaken; a current electrical licence is highly regarded and required where the role involves licensed electrical work.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel interstate.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently while leading a team.