Site Manager

About Us: 

Our business is energy. It’s what our people bring to our workplace, projects, and community. We explore solutions from every angle. Seeking the best outcomes, developing new technologies and ways of working, and doing the right thing to achieve a sustainable future. Our delivery approach is comprehensive and holistic, understanding the interconnectedness of the energy sector.

Our team is our greatest asset. We are innovative and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make things happen. Skilled and passionate, our people deliver quality projects and create lasting positive outcomes for communities.

We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we’ll support you to be the best you can be.

About the Role:

We currently have multiple opportunities for experienced Site Managers to join our growing Construction Management team based at our Melbourne CBD head office in a full time and permanent capacity.

This role will be responsible for managing and leading the delivery of Victorian site-based construction projects for Beon Energy Solutions to ensure that all key deliverables and targets are met. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background working on Transmission substation construction projects with a proven track record in successfully delivering these. In addition, this candidate will have highly effective communication, planning, time management, record keeping and stakeholder management skills. 

We are open to considering candidates outside of Melbourne for these roles. However, travel to other work locations including Melbourne and interstate site locations in the future, is an inherent requirement of this role.

What will you deliver?

• Provide effective site leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams of employees and contractors (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) to ensure that the agreed outcomes of the projects are met
• Plan all site construction activities, identify risks and opportunities, assess and document plant, equipment services and materials required to complete the works
• Provide effective management and direction of construction on site having overall accountability for the project site, resources, health safety, environment, and quality of work
• Implement a safe working culture at all levels and ensure all health & safety policies, procedures and practices are clearly communicated and always followed
• Ensure all contractors and contractor activities comply with scope, quality, legislative, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Provide estimates of labour, plant and other resources required for construction as inputs to bids and tenders.

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Current trade or tertiary qualification in electrical, building or construction management (required)
• Significant experience with Transmission substation construction.
• VESI training and experience would be highly regarded.
• Detailed knowledge of High Voltage electrical infrastructure
• Knowledge of electrical and civil construction methodologies and the integration of this into the planning phases of a project
• Knowledge and experience in the concepts and principles of subcontractor management
• Detailed knowledge of technical standards, construction practices and OH&S
• Proven ability to apply construction management principles EPC environment
• Longstanding commitment to ensuring safety standards and procedures are communicated and followed throughout the project lifecycle projects.   

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.    

What’s next? 

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity please submit your application by 5 June 2025. 

For a full copy of the Position Description please contact Tom via Careers@Powercor.com.au

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.