Construction Manager

About Zinfra:

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.  

The Zinfra Projects and Infrastructure business is the trusted partner to deliver construction projects in Transmission Lines, Substations (Green and Brown field), Renewable energy storage and Green Gas infrastructure.

About the role: 

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Construction Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of site‑based projects. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in line with contractual, commercial, and HSEQ requirements. With responsibility for managing internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, you’ll foster strong performance, clear communication, and a positive, values‑driven culture. You will play a key role in stakeholder engagement, supporting continuous improvement, mitigating project risks, and driving operational excellence across all phases of delivery.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing site personnel in line with company policies, ensuring all team members and contractors hold the required skills and qualifications.
• Leading and supporting the team through continuous performance management, coaching, and development planning.
• Forecasting resource requirements and managing operating costs to meet financial targets.
• Overseeing site‑based project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinating internal crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient resource allocation and workflow.
• Maintaining strong commercial and risk management practices, including documentation, audits, and timely issue escalation.
• Developing and strengthening stakeholder relationships through effective communication, reporting, and customer engagement.
• Ensuring full compliance with OHS, quality, and environmental standards across all site activities.
• Identifying business development opportunities and communicating them to operational leadership.

About you: 

To be selected for interview your resume should demonstrate A strong record of leading site‑based project delivery, developing high‑performing teams, and driving operational, financial, and safety excellence. Their background will demonstrate proven capability in stakeholder management, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and delivering complex works programs to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations while empowering teams and fostering a values‑driven culture.

Please highlight the below in your resume:

• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑disciplinary site crews and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Proven success improving operational performance through structured reporting, continuous coaching, and measurable development planning.
• A track record of maintaining exemplary safety standards, including implementing WHS requirements and conducting regular audits.
• Experience analysing financial data, forecasting resource needs, and managing operating costs to meet commercial targets.
• Demonstrated capability in building strong customer relationships, enhancing satisfaction through clear communication and consistent project visibility.

Why you should work for us 

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.  

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Recruitment Process: 

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. 

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently. 

Any questions? Reach out! Jack.betton@jemena.com.au / 03 9173 8986