Underground Projects Supervisor

Primary Location

Port Melbourne - 90 Turner Street
Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Underground Projects Supervisor to join Service Stream in our Port Melbourne office.
About the Role

This opportunity will suit a highly motivated and outcome driven individual who has a passion for delivering positive client outcomes, and a knack for effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible for
- Plan and manage assigned projects from initiation through to project closure
- Responsible for project outcomes
- Project scope definition and scope control
- Project scheduling including on-time delivery
- Project communication including reporting, project stakeholder management and management of project information systems
- Management of project procurement activities including subcontract tendering and head/subcontract contract administration
- Management of the design, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, testing and commissioning processes to complete project deliverables
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the company’s project management systems and processes
- Develop strong customer relationships at the project level
- Manage the delivery of customer projects to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
- Manage all commercial aspects of the project in cooperation with the Works/Operations/Project Manager
- Ensure that the project activities achieve or better target completion dates
- Manage accurate project scheduling to ensure that delivery plans are realistic and achievable
- Review the status of project activities on a regular basis to ensure that activities are completed on time; develop contingency plans and implement corrective actions to deal with performance deviations
- Ensure that project activities meet customer/contract quality standards and conform with Lend Lease Business Management Systems
- Ensure that adequate records are kept to demonstrate the fulfilment of contractual requirements
- Utilise and manage field teams to deliver successful project delivery
- Engage subcontractors as required using Lend Lease subcontractor management systems

About You
- Hold a current construction induction card
- Valid driver’s licence
- Project Management experience in a contracting organisation or project based business or similar with a proven ability to operate in a dynamic “live” environment and to meet project hurdles
- Telecommunications Certificate Level 3 and above would be beneficial or suitable electro-technology qualifications certificate 3 and above, and/or qualified experience in external plant practices
- Over 2 years’ experience in project management of projects within Distribution Underground conduit and cable industry
- Contract management of customer and supply contracts up to $4M in value
- Over 2 years’ experience in a project administration environment
- Contract administration of customer and supply contracts up to $4M in value
- Ability to understand technical aspects of the work undertaken by the team (procurement, design, construction, operation and maintenance)
- Understanding of power distribution networks, processes and procedures
- Knowledge of work structures, conditions, tools and equipment used by team construction staff
- Ability to manage and takes accountability for all project functions.
- Financial Management: ability to maintain budgets & drive cost accountability
- HSEQ- risk assessment, legislative compliance
- Core programming skills
- Computer literate
- Report writing ‘live” environment

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.
- Service Stream is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients, and communities._
- We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment._
- Service Stream encourages and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences._
- Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies._
Department

Field Services

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