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Construction Manager - High Voltage Substations

Location: North Sydney

Salary: $300k - $350k TFR

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of multiple high voltage substation projects across Australia, with a critical focus on 135kV, 330kV, and 500kV infrastructure.

This role spans the full project lifecycle — from tender stage through to site execution and final delivery. You will contribute to construction methodologies, planning, and cost inputs during bids, and as projects progress, take full ownership of on-site delivery and team leadership to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the tender phase, providing constructability input, developing construction methodologies, and contributing to planning and cost estimates.
• Transition into on-site leadership during project delivery, managing all construction activities across multiple HV substation projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet milestones.
• Drive a strong HSSE culture, embedding safety and environmental awareness into all operations.
• Manage project scope, ensuring variations are documented and approved before execution.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and productivity, implementing corrective actions where needed.
  
  

About You:

• 10+ years' experience in construction management/supervision, with proven expertise in high voltage substations (135, 330, 500kV).
• Strong background in civil, structural, and electrical works for major energy infrastructure.
• Diploma or trade qualification (Engineering degree highly regarded).
• Construction White/Blue Card and current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in both tender development and on-site project execution.
• Excellent knowledge of safety and quality management systems.
  
  

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary package of $300k - $350k TFR.
• Opportunity to manage the full lifecycle of a portfolio of HV substation projects.
• Join a collaborative, safety-focused, and growth-oriented team.
• Long-term career opportunities within a national infrastructure portfolio.
  
  

If you have the expertise to guide HV substation projects from the tender desk to the construction site and beyond, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a North Sydney-based team delivering critical infrastructure for Australia's energy future.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesConstruction

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