Construction Manager

We believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play.

We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

The Opportunity

This opportunity will see you join UGL, whereas a key member of a highly experienced team within the Utilities business you will work on projects within the Power and Water infrastructure sector.

UGL Utilities team are currently looking for a Construction Manager for a high a high voltage transmission line project between Kidston and Mt Fox. The position will be based on site on a 3\:1 roster.

About the role

Some key responsibilities of this role will include\:

• Direct and control off site construction activities on project to ensure that standards of quality, cost, safety and performance are observed and that time schedules are met
  

• Interface with engineering, procurement, commercial, quality, material handle and expediting logistic functions to ensure construction activities can take place immediately once on site
  

• Direct and control off site transmission construction activities on project to ensure that standards of quality, cost, safety and performance are observed and that time schedules are met.
  

• Maintain seamless liaison between Engineering, Quality, and document control between all on and off-site project activities
  

• Liaise directly with client to maintain high level customer service relationships

To be successful you will require

• A minimum of 5 years’ industrial/commercial construction experience working on linear projects.
  

• Experience in managing and leading a team of people
  

• Knowledge of OHS and Environmental legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards as they apply to the construction industry
  

• Strong background dealing with contractor organisations and enforcing compliance with HSEQ performance measures
  

• Demonstrated ability to participate in and contribute to accident/incident investigations, risk assessments and hazard and injury management processes.
  

• Proven commercial acumen working for a principal contracting business

What makes you right for UGL

• Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace
  

• Empower a united and collaborative culture
  

• Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
  

• Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders
  

• Genuine concern for safety

About Us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.