Senior Construction Director

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDirector Full time $900,000 - $1,200,000
Job Opportunity: Senior Leadership in Renewable Project Delivery

This is a senior leadership position that requires experience in major infrastructure or renewable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary project team with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, respect, and performance.
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and interfaces across internal teams and contractors.
  • Engage with local communities respectfully and in line with cultural heritage protocols.
Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE):
  • Champion HSSE and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
  • Ensure compliance with all HSSE legislation and internal standards.
  • Address project-specific risks, including remote construction and environmental factors.
  • Oversee emergency planning and site-specific safety procedures.
Project Management:
  • Lead all phases of project delivery, ensuring successful commissioning and high quality transition to Operations.
  • Manage the construction schedule within approved tolerances.
  • Implement robust project controls, reporting, and governance frameworks.
  • Coordinate across disciplines (civil, electrical, procurement, commissioning) to ensure alignment.
Contract & Commercial Management:
  • Manage contracts with BoP, OEM, service providers, and consultants.
  • Lead contract negotiations, claims resolution, and variation management.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
  • Manage reporting and obligations tied to project approvals and agreements.
Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Represent the project to internal and external stakeholders, including JV partners, regulators, and community groups.
  • Maintain open, professional communication on progress, risks, and milestones.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and government agencies.
  • Foster respectful industrial relations.
Requirements & Experience:
  • 10+ years in major infrastructure or renewable project delivery, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
  • Proven success delivering complex projects in remote environments, preferably in renewables.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedules and HSSE outcomes.
  • Experience with renewable energy development desirable.
  • Strong commercial and contract management acumen.
  • Knowledge of stakeholder and landowner aspects of wind development.
  • Familiarity with Australian WHS and environmental legislation.
  • Hands-on experience with renewable energy construction.
  • Understanding of First Nations engagement processes.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related field; Project Management certification preferred.
Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel and spend extended time on-site.
  • Full working rights in Australia.
  • Valid Australian driver's licence.

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