We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager for a large solar project which is just entering construction.
The Role:
* Site supervision, including internal and external construction staff
* Use industry standards to optimize the construction processes and schedule
* Provide progress reports on project updates, budget and schedule to the broader team
* Review internal and external constructions reports prepared by project managers and external OEs
* Support OE and internal engineering team on reviewing the plans and submittals.
* Support troubleshooting and resolution of applicable project engineering, construction and performance issues.
* Through experience working with several consultants, owner's engineers (OE), EPC contractors and site owners during construction and commissioning of the utility scale solar power plant.
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, construction management or related are preferred.
* Must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience or equivalent managing utility scale solar project construction - $100m plus
* Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time and being able work efficiently and productively in remote locations.
* Strong written and communication skills, being able to present their idea within internal and external construction team.
* Experience with (Queensland local authorities/Powerlink/etc)
The Company:
Our client is a global market leader within the oil & gas industry with a portfolio of pioneering onshore and offshore projects both locally and internationally. As an employer they have an exceptional reputation for building a culture focused on the highest levels of HSE and diversity & inclusion as they continue to expand their Australian based operations.
About Fircroft:
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