Construction Delivery Manager

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 are seeking an experienced and driven Construction Delivery Manager to oversee the successful execution of large-scale construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of projects while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and company requirements with a focus on our Substations. 

As a key leadership position, you will be responsible for managing a large team of direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will also be responsible for contractor and stakeholder management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes.

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and is committed to delivering excellence in construction management.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

As a Construction Delivery Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage construction teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance expectations.
• Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, design, and procurement, to optimise construction workflows.
• Manage contractor performance, negotiations, and contractual obligations to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

About You & What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in construction management.
• Extensive experience in leading large-scale construction projects with strong planning and execution capabilities - background within Substations highly regarded. 
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of WHS (Work Health & Safety) and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits & Perks

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. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Be Part of Australia’s Energy Future

• Applications close: 2nd April 2025

This is your opportunity to lead and influence major infrastructure projects in one of Australia’s most critical industries. Join us in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.