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Construction Lead

Melbourne, VIC

Posted

Full Time

160k/year - 170k/year

Lead the construction delivery of critical infrastructure projects across Melbourne, with responsibility for safe execution, programme performance and quality outcomes. This is a senior delivery role suited to an experienced construction leader who can coordinate site teams, contractors and stakeholders while maintaining strong control of project risk and performance.

About the Company:
A major Australian infrastructure services provider supporting essential networks across power, gas, water, renewables, transport and telecommunications. The business delivers services across the asset lifecycle, combining construction capability with ongoing operations and maintenance.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated leadership experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects.

  • Strong capability across site delivery, programme management, safety, quality and risk.

  • Proven experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

  • Commercial awareness with the ability to manage construction performance against project objectives.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills across clients, project teams and operational environments.


What's on Offer:

  • Renumeration with up to $170k + super + car (but still negotiable/ case-by-case approach)

  • Senior construction leadership position based in Melbourne.

  • Opportunity to deliver essential infrastructure projects within an established national business.

  • Broad responsibility across construction delivery, people, programme and performance.

  • Long-term career opportunities across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

  • Remuneration aligned with experience and the responsibilities of the position.

Ritu Shripad

0468 175 360

ritu.shripad@people8.com.au

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