Construction Manager

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At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.

As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-the-ground construction delivery for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ). One of Australia’s most significant energy transition projects.

This is a dedicated project role, providing direct leadership of Senior Site Managers and delivery partners to safely deliver major works across regional NSW. You’ll be the pivotal link between our Delivery Projects team and contractors on site, ensuring safety, quality, time and budget targets are met while driving alignment with Transgrid’s values and ways of working.

This position is predominantly site based, with regular travel across project locations and periodic office weeks for planning and reporting. It offers a unique chance to be part of a nation-defining renewables project.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

No two days look the same in this role. You’ll typically :

• Start each day on site leading pre-starts and safety walks with contractors and site teams.
• Oversee daily construction activities, resolving issues and ensuring work meets design and safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and wider Delivery team to report progress and manage risks.
• Engage with landowners, local authorities and stakeholders to maintain positive relationships and clear communication.
• Finish the week collaborating with planning and engineering colleagues to forecast works and resource needs.

Leading at Transgrid

At Transgrid, leadership means living our values and bringing them to life every day :

Safety – we put safety first

Achievement – we make a difference

Integrity – we act with integrity

Service – we deliver for our customers and communities

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you bring :

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc., as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Applications close on November 21st, 2025 – Apply today as applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and this opportunity may close early!

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