Job title: Mechanical Area Manager

Package: $270-285k + 25% uplift + super

Location: NSW

Project: Major Infrastructure Project

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced BOP Mechanical Area Manager to lead mechanical construction activities on a major infrastructure project. You will oversee mechanical installation, subcontractor management, construction planning and delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage mechanical construction activities across assigned project areas.

- Oversee Mechanical Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractors.

- Drive construction progress, productivity, safety and quality performance.

- Coordinate mechanical installation works, including pipework, cooling water, drainage, fire protection and associated mechanical systems.

- Ensure work packs, drawings, methodologies, materials and resources are ready before construction commences.

- Monitor project schedules, workforce requirements, costs and contractor performance.

- Manage inspections, quality documentation, defects and non-conformance issues.

- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, HSE, project controls and commissioning teams.

- Support mechanical completion, testing, commissioning and final handover.





- Maintain accurate progress reporting, forecasting and construction documentation.

About You

- 10–15+ years' experience in mechanical construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Trade qualification in a mechanical discipline and/or a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.

- Proven experience delivering large-scale mechanical construction packages within major infrastructure, mining, power generation or hydro projects.

- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage multiple subcontractors across complex construction scopes.

- Solid understanding of mechanical installation, pipework systems, construction planning, quality assurance and commissioning processes.

- Experience managing construction schedules, productivity, costs and project milestones.

Desirable: Experience on major hydroelectric or underground construction projects, with knowledge of EPC project environments and FIDIC contracts.

Key Highlights

- Leadership role on a major infrastructure project.

- Opportunity to oversee complex mechanical construction packages.

- Drive safety, quality and delivery across multidisciplinary project teams.

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📌 Mechanical Construction Manager (Sydney)
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