Construction Manager

**Construction Manager**

**Henderson, WA**

**What’s on Offer**
- Work on high profile naval shipbuilding projects.
- Optional 9-day fortnight | Career Growth Opportunities.
- Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

**_ _**

**WHY AUSTAL**

Austal** (ASX: ASB) **is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

**Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)**

With an exciting pipeline of future work for the Australian Defence Force at the Henderson Shipyard, now is the time to join us to be a part of some meaningful work in a dynamic and outcome focussed environment.

We are on our path towards becoming the Commonwealths “Strategic Shipbuilder” in the West, aiming to be in contract for the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). Join us for this exciting opportunity to be part of continuous naval shipbuilding, contributing and significant work for the Australian Defence Force.

The SSA will establish an overarching program which enables the design and build of vessels at the Henderson Shipyard. The objective of the SSA is to possess the capacity and capability to initially deliver Landing Craft Medium & Heavy for the Australian Army in supporting continuous naval shipbuilding in WA.

The SSA is about establishing the capability within the Henderson Precinct, and Western Australia, to continuously build vessels for the Commonwealth. It will be led by Austal, and will require the engagement of local industry, supply chain and workforce to be successful.

Working within the SSA will provide career development opportunities whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

***

**Why Defence Industry**

Defence in Australia is a $40 bn per annum industry that is growing faster than many other sectors in the economy. In Western Australia, the defence industry is set for even faster growth to support the country’s need to increase its defence capabilities.

A career in defence industry rewards collaboration, curiosity and ingenuity. Defence Industry attracts talent with research, manufacturing and technology skills which means our people come from many backgrounds, bringing a rich and diverse culture.

**The Opportunity**

The Construction Manager is accountable to the Project/Program manager for the vessel build aspects of projects/programs and that they are delivered to the cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction requirements. The Construction Manager will manage a multi-disciplined construction team and drive performance by utilising Project management principles and functional enablement to deliver on the project’s/program’s commitments. The Construction Manager will provide leadership and coaching to the construction teams to ensure vessel construction is achieved safely and to the required quality standards.

**_ _**

**What’s involved**
- Enable and empower the construction team to deliver to cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction standards.
- Utilising Project Management principles, develop a culture of best practise in construction management, project delivery and leadership.
- Identify, develop, and implement a construction plan that will ensure outputs are delivered consistently.
- Develop and performance manage against an approved and baselined schedule.
- Safety leadership.

**_ _**

**You’ll need**
- Essential_
- 3+ Years’ experience in a Project/Production Leadership role.
- 10+ years’ experience in the shipbuilding industry.
- Good management skills and team building capability.
- Good communications skills, and proven stakeholder management ability.
- Competency in Microsoft office.
- Understanding of project management principles including Earned Value Management.

***_Desirable _
- Qualification in Project Management
- Experience in a Project Management role or equivalent
- A good understanding of Earned Value Management
- Knowledge of ship operation and management
- Knowledge of facility management
- _

**Benefits**
- True work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, _where applicable_)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
- Real opportu