Construction Manager

About the Role

Ventia is mobilising a national Capital Works team in Australia, as the delivery team for design and construction of Renewables and Energy Transmission projects. This is considered one of Ventia’s primary growth areas, building on its existing capability in this sector across both Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting into the Senior Project Manager, Ventia’s Construction Manager is responsible to provide clear leadership to both project teams, engineering and commercial teams to ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and ensuring HSE, efficiency and quality goals and objectives are met and maintained on Company and Client sites.

The person will ensure site follow statutory standards, company and Client policies and procedures, particularly those standards, policies and procedures that relate to personal safety of team members and others.

About the Project

Boulder Creek Wind Farm is an up to 372 MW onshore wind farm, located 40 km southwest of Rockhampton in central Queensland. The project is being developed by Aula Energy and comprises of 60 wind turbines. Ventia will be working into Principle Contractor DTI for the Design, Planning, and Construction of a 275/33kv Substation, and 7km of 275kv transmission line. This project received Financial Close on 01/10/2024.

This is a great career opportunity that will provide stability and longevity whilst delivering meaningful work.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to: 

• Develop, direct and co-ordinate the operation of the project, ensuring that maximum efficiency is achieved to meet project budget and Client requirements
• Build and promote a positive HSE culture in the workplace
• Drive the company values and ensure the values are incorporated into the development, management and performance of the team
• Site management of construction team including the responsibility for all tendering, development, construction, financial, safety and quality issues involved in these works
• Participate in the contract Partnering arrangement that jointly addresses the Client and Company requirements

What’s on offer  
 

• Full time, permanent opportunity in an established contract with longevity.
• Flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• We take your career seriously, helping you learn and grow with access to programs including the Ventia Academy, and the Ventia Leader Program.
• Ventia has partnered with reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.
• Access to a variety of wellbeing initiatives including Ventia’s Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies programs. 

About You
 

• Tertiary Qualifications in relevant degree
• Renewable Energy projects and or Substation construction or expansion experience.
• Extensive experience in the planning, set-up, and execution of works. 
• Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Client policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Current Driver’s Licence

About Us  

Ventia is one of Australasia's largest dedicated infrastructure service providers and is a dynamic organisation with a rich history. 
 
Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Job Reference #  160108