Construction Manager

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

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**Role Summary**:
The Construction Manager Sustainable Projects is an exciting opportunity in our Thermal Projects team based at our Cockburn/Kwinana site.

The Sustainability Projects Construction Manager is an essential member of both Thermal Projects and the Sustainability Project team. The role is primarily responsible for the management, co-ordination and safety of all aspects of construction on assigned projects, across all sites, including construction related activities of all entities delivering to the Projects e.g. Western Power or contractors.

This role will primarily be based at Kwinana / Cockburn power station site and is also expected to frequent Synergy Head Office as required to key build relationships, there will also be an element of travel to various Synergy sites and Project locations with-in the SWIS.

**Key responsibilities of the role include**:

- Review Project and Contractor plans, designs, specifications, and drawings for constructability and provide input on any construction aspects to improve schedule, reduce cost and best mitigate HSE and other project risks.
- Ensure adequate communication between all Project entities to ensure interfaces are working efficiently and effectively, to minimize or mitigate risks to HSE, schedule and cost.
- Provide direction and timely instructions to ensure continuity of construction and the achievement of target schedule.
- Ensure that induction procedures for all Project site personnel are carried out in conformance to site and Synergy requirements.
- Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and assist in identifying possible interface issues.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Trade certificate preferably in electrical, engineering, mechanical or equivalent
- A current Australian Drivers Licence (Education/Qualifications)
- Experience in supervising construction contractors & workforce and monitoring site works to enable achievement of project delivery and quality assurance.
- Experience in reviewing all controlling documents and specifications for the site construction activities ensuring they comply with specified design and construction specification.
- Experience in working to project execution plans, such as project execution plans and or construction management plans.

**What we offer**:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave

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**Every Voice Matters**

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.