Epping, VICService Stream’s Power division are currently seeking an experienced Construction Lead to join our growing company.

You will be responsible for undertaking the planning, quoting and delivery of projects or parts of projects under contract for customers, ensuring that time, scope, costs, safety and quality objectives are met.

Nature of position:              Permanent, Full Time

Location:                               Epping, Melbourne

Reporting Line:                    Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assigned projects from initiation through to project closure
• Responsible for project outcomes
• Project scope definition and scope control
• Project scheduling including on-time delivery
• Project communication including reporting, project stakeholder management and management of project information systems
• Management of project procurement activities including subcontract tendering and head/subcontract contract administration
• Management of the design, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, testing and commissioning processes to complete project deliverables
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the company’s project management systems and processes
• Develop strong customer relationships at the project level
• Manage the delivery of customer projects to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
• Manage all commercial aspects of the project in cooperation with the Works/Operations/Project Manager
• Ensure that the project activities achieve or better target completion dates
• Manage accurate project scheduling to ensure that delivery plans are realistic and achievable
• Review the status of project activities on a regular basis to ensure that activities are completed on time; develop contingency plans and implement corrective actions to deal with performance deviations

About You

• Engineering or business related degree, trade qualification or substantial industry experience Experience in the application of structured project management methodologies to a wide range of projects
• Hold a current construction induction card
• Valid driver’s licence
• Project Management experience in a contracting organisation or project based business or similar with a proven ability to operate in a dynamic “live” environment and to meet project hurdles
• Over 2 years’ experience in project management of projects within Distribution Underground conduit and cable industry
• Contract management of customer and supply contracts up to $4M in value
• Ability to understand technical aspects of the work undertaken by the team (procurement, design, construction, operation and maintenance)
• Understanding of power distribution networks, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of work structures, conditions, tools and equipment used by team construction staff
• Ability to manage and takes accountability for all project functions.
• Financial Management: ability to maintain budgets & drive cost accountability
• HSEQ– risk assessment, legislative compliance
• Core programming skills

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies. 

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