Construction Director

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia UGL Pty Limited Full time

Job Description - Construction Director

About the Role

The Construction Director will lead the Bid through to closing out and transition onto the successful design and delivery of the project.

With UGL's renowned in-house engineering and design expertise, coupled with our exceptional project delivery and operations and maintenance capabilities, we are positioned as a leader in the market.

This role is part of our success story and contributes to ground-breaking projects in Data Centres, Rail and Road Tunnel Projects.

Responsibilities
  • The Project must be delivered to the schedule and cost as per the Project Deed. This requires strong project governance, including establishing a team that delivers the project safely and cost-effectively to customer satisfaction.
  • Leading and developing teams to ensure appropriate delegation of work and growth and development of own teams for better business outcomes.
  • Monitoring, controlling and ensuring prudent management of the project budget, investigating discrepancies and blowouts, forecasting costs and contribution, recommending cost-saving initiatives where possible and ensuring disciplined audit/financial management systems are in place.
  • Implementing and maintaining control, planning and reporting systems that ensure project milestones are met and demonstrate actual performance against target, (time, cost, and quality) and accurately forecasting final outcomes.
About You
  • A tertiary qualification in an Engineering, Commercial or Project Management discipline.
  • Substantial senior project leadership experience (Minimum of 15 years) in a major infrastructure project with an excellent understanding and knowledge of project management principles and practices.
  • Experience gained in all facets of project procurement and delivery, including civil earthworks, mechanical and electrical, plumbing, and in-ground services.
  • Business and commercial acumen in a complex multiple-product jurisdictionally diverse operation.
  • Strong communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with various people at different levels both internally and externally.
  • A valid Australian driver's license.
Why Unite with the Best
  • A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team.
  • A flexible and blended work environment; make use of leave, flexible working and our 16 weeks paid primary parental leave options.
  • An Individual Development Plan and opportunities for professional development.
  • A Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes
  • Access to rewards: discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure, and entertainment.
  • Salary sacrifice options including cars, portable electronic devices, and professional memberships.

As part of the recruitment process, several checks may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Ref: 263609

Discipline

Construction Manager

Primary LocationWork Type

Full-time

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