Construction Manager supporting a multiyear WA based project for Wood, leading onsite construction activities and managing contractors while ensuring safety and quality.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all onsite construction activities in accordance with the approved Project Execution Plan
Ensure construction is delivered safely, to scope, specification, schedule, and budget
Provide visible, strong HSE leadership, ensuring compliance with Wood, client, and statutory safety requirements
Manage day-to-day site operations, logistics, interfaces, and construction sequencing across multiple work fronts
Lead, coordinate, and manage EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and direct hire workforces
Ensure contractor performance aligns with schedule, quality, safety, and commercial expectations
Chair site coordination meetings, toolbox talks, and construction reviews
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing site culture
Drive schedule certainty through effective planning, progress tracking, and mitigation of construction risks
Monitor construction productivity, cost performance, and forecast requirements
Support cash flow management and cost-to-complete forecasting in conjunction with Project Controls
Identify, assess, and manage construction-related risks, opportunities, and change events
Ensure construction quality meets design intent, specifications, and applicable standards
Oversee inspections, testing, punch listing, and handover activities
Ensure site documentation, reporting, and governance requirements are maintained and audited
Enforce adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and best practices
Act as Wood’s primary onsite representative with the client, contractors, and regulators
Build strong working relationships with site stakeholders and resolve issues proactively
Provide accurate, timely reporting on construction progress, risks, and performance
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Formal construction or project management certification (e.g. PMP, AIPM, or equivalent) preferred
15+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least 10 years in site-based construction leadership roles
Proven delivery of large-scale, complex construction projects within Resources, and Energy sectors
Strong leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary and multicultural site teams
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, constructability, and execution strategies
Deep knowledge of HSE systems and a demonstrated track record of safety leadership
Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, variations, claims, and negotiations
Experience managing multiple contractors and vendors across varied work scopes
Demonstrated ability to recover schedule, productivity, or cost underperforming work packages
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Benefits
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
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