AddressAbout Elecnor Australia
Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services, and new technology sectors. With over 60 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries, Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering. Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 19,000 employees.
At Elecnor Australia, we recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace. We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals!
The Role
The position provides management and supervision of construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. A solid understanding of the construction sector and relevant legislation as well as the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment are critical for career
success. The Project Manager must be hands on and technical, well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organisational skills.
Main Duties
• Plan all construction operations and scheduling intermediate phases to ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead project planning sessions.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to ensure design feasibility and compliance with codes and standards.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, contractors, and other workers.
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to the budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures.
• Obtain permits and licences from appropriate authorities.
• Ensure supervisors efficiently manage manpower and resources.
• Monitor progress and ensure that construction activities are on track to meet deadlines.
• Address delays and implement strategies to mitigate schedule risks.
• Establish and enforce quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Conduct inspections to ensure that work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Review and approve payment requests and change orders.
• Address safety incidents promptly and appropriately.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to all relevant parties.
• Document project activities, issues, and resolutions.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support the tendering team with the construction methodology and productivity.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, drawings, and permits.
• Organise and archive project records for future reference.
Qualifications and Experience
• Strong technical knowledge in transmission line projects, 5 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Relevant professional certifications.
• Knowledge of construction project management software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with construction regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial acumen.
• Proven track record in managing people and client relationships.
• Ability to analyse data and recognise trends.
• Proactive with new ideas for efficiencies, improvements.
• Valid Australian work rights.
• Valid White Card.
• Valid Driving Licence.
