Construction Manager

at  Synergy AU

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.
We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.
Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south
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The Construction Manager Sustainable Projects is an exciting opportunity in our Thermal Projects team based at our Cockburn/Kwinana site.
The Sustainability Projects Construction Manager is an essential member of both Thermal Projects and the Sustainability Project team. The role is primarily responsible for the management, co-ordination and safety of all aspects of construction on assigned projects, across all sites, including construction related activities of all entities delivering to the Projects e.g. Western Power or contractors.
This role will primarily be based at Kwinana / Cockburn power station site and is also expected to frequent Synergy Head Office as required to key build relationships, there will also be an element of travel to various Synergy sites and Project locations with-in the SWIS.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Review Project and Contractor plans, designs, specifications, and drawings for constructability and provide input on any construction aspects to improve schedule, reduce cost and best mitigate HSE and other project risks.
• Ensure adequate communication between all Project entities to ensure interfaces are working efficiently and effectively, to minimize or mitigate risks to HSE, schedule and cost.
• Provide direction and timely instructions to ensure continuity of construction and the achievement of target schedule.
• Ensure that induction procedures for all Project site personnel are carried out in conformance to site and Synergy requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and assist in identifying possible interface issues.