Construction Manager - Underground
Vacancy Number: PR-259107
Australia, Sydney
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Secondary School
Infrastructure
Closing: 14 August 2025
Introduction
The role is suited to someone who thrives in fast paced, technically challenging environments, with proven experience in civil or tunnelling construction management.
What are you going to do
- Manage daily underground construction activities across multiple active work zones
- Maintain safety as the highest priority while ensuring productivity and compliance targets are met
- Coordinate with engineering, project management, and subcontractor teams to maintain schedules and adapt to site changes
- Oversee quality assurance, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation measures
- Provide clear leadership and direction to site teams across civil, services, and tunnelling disciplines
- Monitor cost performance and assist in ensuring works are delivered within budget and program constraints
- Keep communication flowing between internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
Essential skills and knowledge
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- 15+ years in large scale civil construction, with strong exposure to underground or tunnelling projects
- At least 7 years in a senior site based leadership role
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractors
- Strong understanding of project controls, contract management, and site logistics
- Confident communicator with solid reporting and documentation skills
- Committed to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and environmental compliance
What we offer
- $350K-$400K package
- FIFO from anywhere in NSW
- Full accommodation and meals provided
- Long term project offering stability and consistent site rotations
- Supportive project culture with well established systems and experienced teams
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
Do you have questions?
TM
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