Construction Manager

Our Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of services to owners of assets across power, water, and gas sectors. Building on our strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth. This expansion is fueled by mega trends like population growth, energy transition, and the evolving demands of the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI).
- As part of our strategic growth plan, we're expanding our team to bolster our capacity to deliver operations and maintenance services within the utilities sector.
- Our future is exciting, and we want you to be a part of it. Join us as we grow, innovate, and shape the future of Utilities Operations & Maintenance.

**About the role - Construction Manager**
- You will be responsible for daily supervision and field management of Lineworkers within the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry ensuring compliance to contractual agreements.

**Key responsibilities**
- Actively promote and embed UGL's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture within the team
- Overseeing overhead and underground construction and maintenance operations, ensuring quality, cost, safety, and performance standards are met within timelines
- Driving continuous improvement in performance, deliverables, and work efficiencies
- Fostering a positive team culture of inclusion, responsiveness, honesty, and accountability

**About You**
- We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to safety, leadership, integrity and innovation. Your qualifications and experience should include:

- Minimum 15 years of experience in the VESI, including 5 years in a management role such as Site Manager, Foreman, Supervisor, or Leading Hand
- Experience leading a team of Lineworkers, particularly in Live Line Glove & Barrier works
- Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Environmental legislation, Codes of Practice, and Standards relevant to the VESI
- Ability to build a strong team and invest in their growth
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

**Personal Attributes**
- We value team-oriented individuals with exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- You should have a proven ability to problem-solve, lead, and negotiate.
- A strong commitment to safety, excellent decision-making skills under pressure, and a willingness to mentor and coach team members are essential.

**Benefits**
- Diverse opportunities to back yourself, grow and achieve
- The chance to join one of the world's leading international contractors
- Dedicated wellness program and discounts
- Access endless career options and pathways, because UGL backs our own with a preference to promote from within. We’re also a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s leading international contractors

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that team success and value are realised when everyone plays a part

**About Us**
- UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
- As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

**_Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment._**
- Job Reference; 254374

**Discipline**: Construction Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-VIC-Melbourne - Western Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time