Construction Manager

Key Information

Location
Offshore / onshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Onshore / offshore logistics and construction support

Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Construction Manager has overall responsibility for all onshore or offshore construction activities. Responsibilities typically include coordinating logistics, working with governing maritime and regulatory bodies, managing day to day operations and reporting to the project developer and key stakeholders to ensure construction runs smoothly, safely and on time.


Example competencies

Qualifications

  • Tertiary or trade qualification in engineering, marine, technical trades or other relevant field

  • Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable (only for offshore role)

  • Advanced First Aid training highly desirable

  • E-learning training for service lift model (desirable but dependent on type of turbines installed)

  • Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

  • HUET (1-day course)

  • Construction Industry White Card

  • Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

Experience

  • Extensive experience in a construction site manager role in a heavy industry such as mining, power and/or oil and gas

  • Wind farm / renewables experience highly desirable but not essential  

  • Experience in a construction management position 

  • Familiarity with local unions, Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and industrial relations landscape for onshore / offshore construction projects

Skills and knowledge

  • Technical understanding of wind turbines

  • General knowledge of offshore standards and regulations for construction and installation

  • Reporting skills with ability to provide updates on project schedules, budget tracking and any project changes          

  • Microsoft suite proficiency

  • Knowledge of heavy lifting and transport logistics

  • Experience in risk management and mitigation

Physical requirements

  • Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster (for offshore role) or work site based (for onshore role)    

  • Ability to pass a valid OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

  • Decision making skills

  • Ability to lead and coordinate the construction team

  • Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work

  • Business acumen and understanding of commercial contracts

  • Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate project outcomes, delays, and any changes effectively to all stakeholders

  • Safety focussed and ability to lead by example in all areas of HSEQ

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