Construction Manager Substation

1 week ago


Underdale, Australia Downer Group Full time

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Our **Power Projects Team**is experiencing significant growth, creating an exciting opportunity for a hands-on **Construction Manager or an individual ready to step into this role**. You will initially be based at our **Underdale, SA office**and will work closely with our Project Teams during the early stages of the project cycle. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the site of major high-voltage (HV) substations and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects throughout South Australia.
- Some of the key responsibilities include: _
- Management and supervision of subcontractors, supervisors & field staff
- Leads the delivery team and ensures quality delivery of planning and scheduling according to project requirements.
- Ensure project documents are complete and to document control standards.
- Lead by example and continually promote relevant aspects of Zero Harm when engaging with operational teams.
- Contributes to the development of project strategy, business plan and budget.

**OUR OFFER**
- A competitive salary package is available, with a robust work order book, ensuring your job security. We will provide you with all the tools necessary to excel in your role.
- Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
- Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
- We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Trade or tertiary qualified with an electrical/mechanical fitters’ licence and a certificate IV in Civil Supervision/WHS preferred.
- Experience with power transmission, substation projects, or large-scale civil and heavy industrial projects.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with key stakeholders up and downstream.

**ABOUT US (E&U)**

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.



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