We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Construction Manager to lead Fortescue’s owner’s team on site and drive the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of a major infrastructure project. This role demands strong leadership, daily contractor oversight, and seamless coordination across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines—all while upholding Fortescue’s values and sustainability commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of on-site construction activities
- Supervise and coordinate owner’s team to ensure effective contractor performance
- Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing WHS standards and procedures
- Manage daily contractor activities to ensure delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget
- Oversee progress across multiple construction packages including civil, electrical, mechanical, and balance-of-plant works
- Monitor quality assurance and ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards
- Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as required
- Report regularly to the Project Director/Construction Director on progress, risks, and contractor performance
- Foster collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
- Support commissioning and handover activities for a smooth transition to operations
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar senior leadership role on large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience in solar farm construction highly regarded; alternatively, strong multidisciplinary exposure across civil, electrical, and mechanical works is essential
- Demonstrated success managing contractors in complex, remote, or FIFO project environments
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety, quality, and performance
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution abilities
- Commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively
- Previous experience on projects will be considered a significant advantage
If you're ready to bring structure, energy, and precision to a fast-paced project team, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Ash on 08 94374400 or ash.tims@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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