Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Construction Manager | Power Projects
Lead onsite construction of water and power infrastructure, ensuring safety and schedule.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead field teams and subcontractors, manage day‑to‑day site operations including resource planning, scheduling and documentation, and act as a champion for a Zero Harm safety culture. They will liaise with internal stakeholders and clients, and ensure compliance with legislative, contractual and Downer standards. • Lead field teams and subcontractors to achieve project milestones safely, on time, and to specification. • Manage daily site operations, including resource planning, scheduling, and documentation. • Champion a Zero Harm safety and environmental culture through example and leadership. • Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure transparent communication and smooth delivery. • Ensure compliance with legislative, contractual, and Downer standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸site operations
- ▸resource planning
- ▸safety culture
- ▸stakeholder liaison
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager, or a high‑performing supervisor ready to advance, to oversee the onsite delivery of water infrastructure in an electrical capacity. The role is a key leadership position within one of Victoria’s most vital infrastructure programs and offers the chance to shape safety, culture and quality as we move toward a renewable energy future. Ideal candidates are practical leaders who thrive in complex site environments, have a solid grounding in power infrastructure and a strong safety commitment. A trade or tertiary qualification, an electrical/mechanical fitter’s licence and a Certificate IV in WHS are preferred, together with experience on water, power transmission or substation projects and civil works. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders are essential. • Hold an electrical/mechanical fitter’s licence and preferably a Certificate IV in WHS. • Possess experience on water, power transmission, substation, or civil infrastructure projects. • Demonstrate strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement. • Enjoy internal mobility, succession planning and redeployment opportunities within Energy & Utilities.
Requirements
- ▸fitter licence
- ▸certificate iv
- ▸water projects
- ▸power infrastructure
- ▸communication
- ▸construction manager
Benefits
Downer offers a generous salary package plus a tool‑of‑the‑trade vehicle, a suite of health and wellness benefits including EAP, Beyond Blue and health‑insurance discounts, and access to Perks@Downer for retail, travel and entertainment savings. The Energy & Utilities division provides internal mobility opportunities, succession planning and redeployment support, reflecting Downer’s investment in its people. • Receive a competitive salary package plus a dedicated vehicle. • Access health and wellness benefits such as EAP, Beyond Blue, and health‑insurance discounts. • Benefit from Perks@Downer discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment.
Work Environment
Onsite