Construction Manager

Requisition ID: 97444 

Job Category: Construction 

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Construction Manager working primarily from the project office (will consider candidates from Brisbane or Perth area or those willing to relocate) is responsible for the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction or maintenance work, to the highest safety and quality levels within time and costs constraints. The Construction Manager is primarily responsible for the development of the construction strategies and execution schedule. The Construction Manager participates in the design development of a construction project from concept to detail and oversees the organizational plans, detailed schedule development and implementation strategies.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Be responsible for all safety planning associated with the project construction execution methods selection, with support of the Project Manager and site Health and Safety Manager. 
• Ensure Construction Work Packages (CWP) are defined to a sufficient level for the project phase.
• Ensure construction work packages are coordinated with engineering and procurement.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are fully implemented.
• Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite condidtions.
• Review and approve construction estimates, budgets, forecast and schedules.
• Review construction/errection drawings and specifications prepared for the project for economic constructability, develop startegies for errection interfaces,determine appropriate construction methods and preempt problem areas. 
• Ensure the necessary permits and licenses are identified and obtaines prior to start of construction activities on site.
• Liaises with Project Manager and the project core team of design engineers , procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel as required in setting prioroties to ensure timely constrution performance .
• Develop and contribute accurate and timely construction reporting by coordinating data from site activities, validating performance metric.
• Contribute to develop sire organization and staffing requirement required to execute construction activities within project schedule and accurate costs.
• Direct, monitor and motivate subordinate construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirement are achieved.
• Contribute to establish the construction requirements for pre-farication and modularization.
• Ensure that the Site Manager is informed of construction concerns.
• Ensure adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning.
• Coordinate the preparation and issue Construction Excecution Plan. 

You will bring to this role:

• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in all phases of project delivery, and extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices and applicable legislation.
• Technical Degree or equivalent years of supervisory experience required.
• 10-15 years previous construction management experience on major projects or in heavy or industrial construction 
• Able to manage large construction team and communicate directly with client on key issues .
• Effective report writting skills , planning and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and lead a discipline focused teams and fit into a team environment.
• Knowledge of the EPCM model of project delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to practically interpret and apply good construction practice and appropriate industry standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.