- Join a Tier 1 joint venture delivering Australia's clean energy future
- Competitive salary + exposure to renewable energy projects
- Initially Melbourne-based, deployment to site in November 2026
Construction Manager - Transmission Lines
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About GenusPlus Group
GenusPlus Group (ASX:GNP) is an end-to-end service provider for essential power and telecommunications infrastructure. We provide an integrated service delivered through four key complementary businesses to our clients in the resources, power, utilities, and telecommunications sectors across Australia.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
This role works closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, Superintendents, logistics, land access, safety, environment and commercial teams, the role ensures construction activities are integrated with program, cost and risk objectives.
- Lead and manage all transmission line construction activities across the project footprint
- Oversee delivery of access tracks, foundations, tower erection and stringing works
- Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, methodologies and Builder PSDR requirements
- Provide leadership to Superintendents, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractor teams
- Drive strong safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and biosecurity requirements
- Coordinate construction sequencing and interfaces between civil, towers, logistics and commissioning teams
- Manage resourcing, plant, equipment and subcontractor performance across all work fronts
- Monitor progress against program and implement recovery strategies where required
- Identify and manage construction risks including access, weather, logistics and interface constraints
- Ensure quality requirements are met, including inspections, hold points and defect rectification
- Support resolution of complex constructability, technical and site‑based issues
- Coordinate with land access and stakeholder teams to manage site constraints and approvals
- Provide inputs to procurement and commercial teams to support contract delivery and performance
- Maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements including Monthly Progress Reports
- Support incident response, investigations and implementation of corrective actions
- Engage with asset owners, regulators and key stakeholders as required
- Drive continuous improvement in construction safety, productivity and delivery performance
Essential Skills / Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in construction management of transmission lines or large linear infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of transmission line construction including access, foundations, tower erection and stringing
- Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed site teams and subcontractors
- Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated commitment to safety and performance culture
- Experience managing complex construction sequencing, logistics and interface challenges
- Strong knowledge of construction safety, environmental compliance and risk management
- Experience working within structured governance, quality and assurance frameworks
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts and competing priorities
- Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with strong reporting and delivery focus
- Experience in transmission, utilities or energy infrastructure projects (highly desirable)
The Benefits
The successful candidate will benefit from exposure to multidisciplinary works, a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for growth with a large pipeline of upcoming projects and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
If, after reading the details of this vacancy, you feel you meet the listed criteria and would be a good fit for the role, please select Apply!
**GenusPlus Group values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage females and First Nations people to apply**
**Where large numbers of applications are received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.