Job Description

Construction Manager

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- Tier 2 Major Infrastructure Civil Contractor
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- Site based near Traralgon, Gippsland
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- Highly lucrative salary up to $300k + super
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The Prospect

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Randstad is partnering with an upper tier contractor to deliver a flagship high-voltage energy transmission package in the Gippsland / Traralgon region.

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Valued at $1B, we are seeking a Construction Manager to lead the package of works from civil earthworks through to structural concrete, building construction, and commercial handover.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead package execution across site earthworks, heavy foundations, structural concrete, and facility buildings construction.
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- Interface daily with HV technology partners, equipment installers, and grid connection teams to manage civil-to-tech handovers.
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- Direct end-to-end procurement strategies for long-lead items, heavy structural components, and specialist trade packages.
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- Lead market engagement, complex subcontractor negotiations, scope splits, and risk allocation to protect package budgets.
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- Manage master schedules, package budgets, and resource allocation to hit critical project milestones.
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- Act as primary operational liaison for client reps, site superintendents, TNSPs, and local authorities.
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- Enforce site-wide safety, environmental standards, and quality assurance for high-voltage construction.
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- Drive package commercial performance, claims, variation management, and monthly P&L; reporting.
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What We're Looking For

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- Proven Construction Manager or SPM with background on major civil/structural construction packages valued at $500m+.
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- Hands-on expertise in heavy structural concrete, industrial buildings, and civil groundworks.
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- Prior experience delivering interface-heavy energy, utility, or power infrastructure packages.
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- Strong commercial acumen, advanced procurement experience, and full package P&L; accountability.
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- Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (or equivalent).
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- Based in or willing to relocate/commute to the Gippsland / Traralgon region.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

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We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Traralgon)
🏢 Randstad - Australia
📍 Traralgon