About the Role

Ahrens is looking for a hands‑on Construction Manager to lead site execution across our Mining Projects at Olympic Dam . You'll direct Construction Supervisors and site teams, keep work fronts planned and productive, and be the key link between site and the Project Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate construction across multiple projects and work fronts
- Turn programs and execution plans into practical short-term priorities
- Give constructability input during tendering, definition, pre-execution and execution.
- Plan labour, plant, materials and logistics with the right lead time
- Set the tone on safety, with visible leadership, strong risk controls and a positive culture
- Drive quality, inspections and right-first-time construction
- Manage subcontractors, interfaces and client relationships
- Coach and develop supervisors and emerging leaders
- Spot schedule and productivity risks early, and lead recovery when needed

About you

Essential

- Proven construction or site management experience in construction, mining or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and resource planning
- Experience leading supervisors, employees and subcontractors across multiple work fronts
- Confident reading drawings, specifications, work packs and programs
- Solid understanding of HSE,



risk management and quality controls
- Sound judgement and the ability to juggle competing site priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication
- White Card, current Australian driver's licence and current First Aid
- Able to work remote and rostered site work

Desirable

- Relevant trade qualification (building, civil, structural, mechanical or similar)
- Builders or Supervisors Licence
- Cert IV in Building and Construction, Frontline Management or similar
- Mining or resources-sector construction experience, ideally on BHP or similar operating mine sites
- Experience with multidisciplinary construction and constructability reviews

Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Opportunities for career progression

Further enquiries can be directed Tracy Davidson, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email to

Ahrens is an Equal Chance employer who recognises the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds

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