Site Manager - Substation Construction

About the role

A renewables and data centres company is looking for an experienced Construction Site Manager with a strong track record delivering substations and high-voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure. The role covers coordination of civil and electrical works, management of multiple contractors, work around HV infrastructure and driving the job through construction, testing and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day construction delivery on site, including safety, quality, programme and resources.
• Lead and coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical contractors so that works are delivered safely and to specification.
• Plan site activities, identify construction risks and resolve constructability, sequencing and interface issues before they affect the programme.
• Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate closely with engineering, commissioning, client and project teams.
• Provide clear visibility on progress, schedule, cost, variations and emerging site issues.

Required profile

• Significant substation construction experience, ideally across transmission, sub-transmission, distribution or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary contractors and complex site interfaces.
• Trade or tertiary qualification in electrical, construction, building or a related discipline.
• Current independent Australian working rights.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure and its associated civil and electrical construction methods.
• Practical, site-focused approach with strong safety, planning, contractor and stakeholder management capability.