Construction manager role in Melbourne

Job Opportunity: Construction Manager – HV & Renewable Energy Projects

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) 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.