Construction Manager

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Enerven Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Enerven specialises in the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical, telecommunications, and renewable infrastructure, with specific expertise and experience relating to South Australia's distribution and transmission network infrastructure.

Working at Enerven, you will play a major role in building and transforming the infrastructure which will revolutionise the energy industry and create a more sustainable future for all Australians. Our nationwide initiatives are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.

At Enerven, we're focussed on connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

The Substation Construction department are seeking a qualified Construction Manager (Electrical) with Substation or heavy industrial electrical infrastructure construction experience to join their team.

You will be responsible for planning, managing and completing projects in a safe, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner through the diligent management of people, subcontractors and resources. You will actively provide leadership and guidance to construction crews, as well as coordinating day to day operations, managing budgets and planning / scheduling of work.

Reporting to the Manager Substation Construction, responsibilities of this role include:

  • Planning, managing and delivering allocated projects
  • Managing WHS, Environmental and Quality systems for the work group and subcontractors
  • Providing leadership, communication and supervision to all employees and subcontractors
  • Managing key customer and stakeholder relationships to ensure that the agreed services are delivered in a timely manner
  • Planning and coordinating the works allocated and managing the overall performance of the work group- including in productivity, financial, employee commitment, customer service and compliance.

This role is based at Direk, but our team is often working away from Adelaide on project construction sites. Rosters vary depending on the requirements of different projects, but most common roster as 10:4. As Construction Manager you will be to need to be on site as required to manage the project requirements, so time working away from home should be expected (overtime at double time and travel allowances apply).

About you

You will bring:

  • Leadership experience in heavy industrial electrical infrastructure construction projects, including installation of High Voltage equipment and systems
  • Specific experience in the construction of substations and/or renewable projects is highly advantageous
  • A Current SA Electrical Trade Certificate and Current SA Electrical worker registration is essential
  • A Current South Australian Drivers Licence

About us

At Enerven, we want our work to make a difference. By connecting ideas, people and technology, we're constantly learning, adapting and designing solutions that are safer, more sustainable and more cost-effective. We offer award-winning national recognised training, an outstanding culture of safety and well-being, and a supportive environment that fosters and recognises achievement.

Just some of the benefits include

  • Overtime at x2 time + LAFHA applicable when working away
  • Excellent working conditions with a supportive leadership team
  • 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
  • 13% superannuation
  • Leadership and career development opportunities
  • Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
  • Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
  • Paid parental leave

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at  

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