About AARNet
Australia's Academic and Research Network AARNet was founded in 1989 as the architect builder and operator of world-class network infrastructure for research and education.
We are Australia's National Research and Education Network NREN connecting over one million users researchers faculty staff and students at institutions across Australia supporting education and research across a diverse range disciplines including high energy physics climate science genomics radio astronomy and the arts.
Nationally AARNet interconnects Australian universities the CSIRO and other organisations with a research and education mission or whom the education and research sector interacts including hospitals vocational training providers schools and museums.
Internationally AARNet interconnects the Australian Research and Education R & E community to the world continuously developing new capabilities and partnerships to facilitate seamless data access and transfer.
We are an organisation of innovators doers and courageous thinkers not constrained by traditional products and solutions constantly striving to build the solutions our customers will need tomorrow today.
The Role
The Construction Manager Major Works will manage and direct construction activities for large-scale telecommunications projects across Australia drawing on solid industry experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
The individual in this role is articulate and perceptive with an ability to effectively listen and understand key project requirements collaborating closely with multiple internal functions including Design Field and Project Management.
The role requires overseeing and coordinating civil construction activities of critical primarily regional infrastructure projects allowing AARNet to successfully deliver the next generation of telecommunications network to Australia's academic and research sector managing projects located across Australia from your base with opportunity to travel on occasion.
Role Accountabilities:
* Actively promoting safe work practices in the workplace during all activities consistent with AARNet's policies and comply with all WH&S legislation policies and procedures
* Actively contributes to a safe and supportive working environment that is inclusive of all staff through celebrating their nationality cultural background LGBTI status abilities gender and age
Responsibilities
* Direct and control civil construction activities for complex large-scale telecommunications infrastructure builds ensuring they successfully meet design construction specifications required project objectives and AARNet's quality and safety standards
* Effectively manage and monitor construction performance and progress proactively analysing project construction information and use construction methodologies to make effective project delivery decisions
* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of broader project requirements objectives by collaborating with internal Route Designers Project Managers Field staff to effectively anticipate construction-based challenges and proactively mitigate risks to delivery
* Implement and maintain rigorous quality and safety management measures within projects
* Manage project volumes and deliver a range of construction builds that meet a variety of technical and timing requirements
* Empathise and engage meaningfully with project stakeholders both internal and external drawing on strong interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflict and network positive delivery outcomes for impacted parties
* Identify plan and implement resolutions to complex construction challenges presenting solution plans to your leader if you need to escalate challenges
* Develop and maintain productive working relationships with suppliers by providing direction on projects ensuring timely support on queries and fostering positive working relationships for AARNet
* Producing valuable documentation as required
Expertise Experience Qualifications
* Tertiary level qualification in Engineering Construction Management Project Management or equivalent or substantial experience in a similar role
* Robust knowledge of/experience with telecommunications infrastructure construction building Telco projects in different regions and demographics
* SHEQ knowledge and experience in similar sized infrastructure projects
* Formal Project Management Certification(s) or extensive demonstrated experience
Important Skills
* Competent using a broad range of office software applications including Microsoft Word Excel Project and comfortable using scheduling software applications
* Subcontractor Management and Compliance
* A robust understanding of Quality and Safety management frameworks for large scale Telco projects
* Understanding of project-based risk management is essential
* Excellent time management skills as well as Strong planning and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
Conditions of Employment
AARNet is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunity to all We're a great place to work if you want to make a difference.
AARNet provides competitive remuneration and a host of other benefits in line with our HR policies which include
* 17% superannuation;
* Flexible work options;
* Options to purchase additional Annual Leave;
* 2 days paid Women's Wellness Leave per month;
* 24 weeks paid Parental Leave Primary Carer;
* Welcome back to AARNet superannuation payment on unpaid Parental Leave for Primary Carer;
* 4 weeks paid Birth Trauma Leave;
* 24 weeks paid Adoption Leave;
* 16 weeks paid Parental Leave Secondary Carer;
* 5 days paid First Nations Cultural Leave;
* 2 days paid Family Wedding Leave;
* 24 weeks paid Foster Carer Leave;
* 5 days paid Fertility Leave;
* 8 weeks paid Gender Affirmation Leave;
* Strong Equal Opportunity focus;
* Sector leader in Social Responsibility and Ethics; and
* A culture and company structure that allows your career to grow with access to leading edge technologies