Job Description Job Opportunity: Construction Manager – HV & Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Australia (Project-based / Site & Office)
Business Unit: Project Delivery
Overview
Enemix is proud to announce an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client for a highly skilled and motivated Construction Manager to join their Project Delivery team. This role will focus on High Voltage (HV) and Renewable Energy Projects , driving critical contributions to Australia’s energy transition. The position involves delivering impactful infrastructure projects such as utility-scale solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), HV transmission upgrades, and grid-connected infrastructure.
As a Construction Manager, you’ll be instrumental in overseeing the on-site execution of large-scale projects—ensuring their completion with utmost safety, efficiency, quality, and adherence to timelines and budgets. The role demands technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
Responsibilities
Construction & Site Management
- Lead construction activities for HV, renewable energy, and grid-connected infrastructure projects, including solar, BESS, substations, and transmission/distribution works.
- Oversee daily site operations to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project execution within budget constraints.
- Act as the primary liaison between client teams, EPC contractors, subcontractors, OEMs, and network service providers.
HV & Electrical Scope Oversight
- Manage HV construction activities, including substations, balance of plant, transmission connections, protection systems, and electrical interfaces.
- Collaborate with testing, commissioning, and energization teams to ensure safe and successful project completion.
- Provide constructability insights and practical solutions for both electrical and civil scopes.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to WHS requirements, project safety plans, and statutory obligations.
- Monitor quality systems and inspection processes to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and network authority requirements.
- Address and resolve non-conformances, defects, and punch-list items.
Programme & Stakeholder Management
- Track construction progress against the project schedule and proactively manage risks and constraints.
- Participate in project reporting, site meetings, risk workshops, and interface coordination forums.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and contractors through clear communication and decisive leadership.
Delivery Support
- Contribute to project planning, mobilisation, contractor oversight, and construction strategy development.
- Support cost, change, and risk management activities related to construction delivery.
- Provide input into lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and future project bids.
Qualifications
Experience & Background
- Proven experience managing construction on large-scale HV, renewable energy, or major electrical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of HV transmission and distribution works, grid connections, and testing/commissioning processes.
- Experience in EPC, client-side, consultancy, or contractor environments on complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Technical & Professional Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Australian electrical standards, construction practices, and safety requirements.
- Strong site leadership, interface management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance technical detail with commercial and program awareness.
Personal Attributes
- Practical, calm, and solutions-focused in high-pressure project environments.
- Collaborative and approachable, with the confidence to lead without ego.
- Comfortable working across disciplines and contributing beyond traditional role boundaries.
- Aligned with a culture of trust, ownership, learning, and shared success.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Oversee daily construction activities and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, and progress.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients, and technical teams to resolve on‑site challenges.
- Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on project status and risks.
- Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities to ensure seamless project handover.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on some of Australia’s most critical and complex energy infrastructure projects.
- Be part of a close-knit, high-performing team with direct access to leadership.
- Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, from strategy to energization.
- Enjoy a culture that values autonomy, professional growth, and genuine collaboration.
Enemix is excited to support our client in this search for a driven and experienced Construction Manager. If you have a passion for renewable energy and HV infrastructure, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of Australia’s energy industry.
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