Construction Manager - Process Filter Upgrade
An opportunity exists to join a major Australian industrial organisation delivering a significant capital investment program within an established heavy manufacturing operation in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to take site ownership of a major process filtration upgrade, leading the safe and effective delivery of demolition, installation, integration and commissioning activities within a live operating plant.
This is not a desk-based project management role.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being close to the work, working directly with contractors and solving construction issues on site.
During peak construction periods you can expect to spend a significant proportion of your time in the field, coordinating contractors and ensuring works are safely and effectively executed around an operating facility.
You will lead construction delivery of the process filter replacement scope, including the installation of a new bag filter, associated ducting, fans, structural steel and access systems, together with demolition of the existing equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead daily construction execution across the process filter upgrade
Coordinate demolition, mechanical installation and construction completion
Manage contractors and subcontractors across multiple disciplines
Coordinate mechanical, structural, civil, process and electrical interfaces
Plan and manage shutdowns, tie-ins and live-plant construction activities
Sequence works around operational requirements and plant constraints
Ensure site and contractor readiness ahead of construction activities
Resolve site issues quickly and practically
Manage punch lists, defects and construction completion
Support commissioning and performance validation
Monitor construction schedules, progress, risk and critical milestones




Drive contractor performance and accountability
Maintain strong compliance with Permit-to-Work and site safety requirements
This is a contractor-led delivery environment rather than a traditional direct-report leadership structure.
What we're looking for
We are looking primarily for practical industrial construction capability, rather than a particular qualification.
Ideally you will bring:
5-10 years' experience in construction, commissioning or industrial project delivery
Strong experience working within heavy industry or industrial processing
Demonstrated brownfield or live-plant construction experience
Experience managing multiple contractors on site
Strong mechanical or process plant construction exposure
Experience with plant upgrades, shutdowns and tie-ins
Understanding of construction sequencing within an operating facility
Strong safety and work control discipline
Practical problem-solving capability
The confidence to make decisions and drive contractors toward delivery
An engineering or technical qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential where you can demonstrate the right level of industrial construction experience.
Experience involving bag filters, dust collection, process gas systems, emissions-control equipment, ducting, fans or similar process plant equipment would be particularly valuable.
Relevant industry backgrounds may include Cement | Mining | Minerals Processing | Steel | Power Generation | Manufacturing | Bulk Materials | Chemicals | Heavy Industrial Processing
The chance
Rem: $180,000 + super
Relocation Support Available
This role provides genuine ownership of a significant construction package from site execution through to commissioning.
You will be working within an operational industrial environment where safety, sequencing and practical construction leadership matter, and where you can see the project being physically delivered around you.
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📌 Construction Manager - Process Filter Upgrade (New South Wales)
🏢 Hinchen Recruitment Group
📍 New South Wales