Job title: Mechanical Area Manager
Package: $270-285k + 25% uplift + super
Location: NSW
Project: Major Infrastructure Project
About the Role
An opportunity is available for an experienced BOP Mechanical Area Manager to lead mechanical construction activities on a major infrastructure project. You will oversee mechanical installation, subcontractor management, construction planning and delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage mechanical construction activities across assigned project areas.
- Oversee Mechanical Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractors.
- Drive construction progress, productivity, safety and quality performance.
- Coordinate mechanical installation works, including pipework, cooling water, drainage, fire protection and associated mechanical systems.
- Ensure work packs, drawings, methodologies, materials and resources are ready before construction commences.
- Monitor project schedules, workforce requirements, costs and contractor performance.
- Manage inspections, quality documentation, defects and non-conformance issues.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, HSE, project controls and commissioning teams.
- Support mechanical completion, testing, commissioning and final handover.
- Maintain accurate progress reporting, forecasting and construction documentation.
About You
- 10–15+ years' experience in mechanical construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Trade qualification in a mechanical discipline and/or a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or construction Management.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale mechanical construction packages within major infrastructure, mining, power generation or hydro projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage multiple subcontractors across complex construction scopes.
- Strong understanding of mechanical installation, pipework systems, construction planning, quality assurance and commissioning processes.
- Experience managing construction schedules, productivity, costs and project milestones.
Desirable
Experience on major hydroelectric or underground construction projects, with knowledge of EPC project environments and FIDIC contracts.
Key Highlights
- Leadership role on a major infrastructure project.
- Opportunity to oversee complex mechanical construction packages.
- Drive safety, quality and delivery across multidisciplinary project teams.
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