Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Salary:

$200000 - 250000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Energy

Reference:

energy4020782

Contact Name:

Sam Carew

Contact Email:

sam@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

20-Mar-2026

Position: Construction Manager – HV Substation
Location: Sydney CBD
Project: Major Transmission Infrastructure Project
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
April – September 2026 (fixed-term contract)

Join a major transmission infrastructure project supporting one of Australia’s key energy developments.

Why This Role:
  • High-profile transmission project
  • Strong engineering and delivery team environment
  • Immediate impact in a fast-paced contract role
This is a senior, site-focused leadership role where you’ll take ownership of substation construction delivery across a complex HV project, working closely with both local and international teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Lead full-cycle construction of HV substations across the project
  • Oversee civil and electrical works including earthworks, foundations, steel structures and equipment installation
  • Manage installation of primary and secondary systems across AIS substations (132kV–500kV)
  • Coordinate across design, commissioning and construction teams
  • Manage multiple subcontractors across large-scale site operations
  • Drive programme delivery using Primavera, MS Project or similar
  • Ensure strong focus on safety, quality, and risk management across all activities
What We’re Looking For:
  • Senior-level Construction Manager (5–10+ years’ experience)
  • Proven experience delivering HV substation projects end-to-end (132kV–500kV)
  • Strong capability across both civil and electrical scopes
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors and complex site operations
  • Ability to manage interfaces across engineering, construction and commissioning teams
  • Experience working with government clients and complex stakeholder environments
  • Strong focus on safety, risk and quality in high-risk construction environments
Interested? Don’t wait – apply now or reach out to Sam Carew for a confidential discussion on 0411 982 347.
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