Construction Manager

PARC Engineering is on the lookout for a motivated & capable Construction Manager to take the lead on a high-impact project in the heart of Kalgoorlie’s goldfields. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you’ll play a key role in driving the project through punch listing, defect rectification, brownfield modifications and final completion, working closely with project, commissioning and operations teams to achieve a successful handover.

With safety, efficiency and operational continuity at the forefront, you’ll lead site construction activities and coordinate works in a challenging brownfield environment, ensuring the job is delivered to the highest standards while minimising disruption to ongoing plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all construction activities associated with punch listing, brownfield modifications and project close-out.
• Coordinate Mechanical, Structural, Piping (SMP), Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) and Civil construction activities.
• Develop and implement daily and weekly construction execution plans aligned with project priorities.
• Manage site supervisors, subcontractors and construction crews to ensure safe and productive work execution.
• Coordinate work within an operating processing plant while maintaining production and operational requirements.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved engineering drawings, specifications, Australian Standards and client procedures.
• Manage the identification, prioritisation and closure of punch list items.
• Oversee defect rectification, rework and quality assurance activities.
• Lead shutdown and outage construction activities where required.
• Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure all permits, isolations, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and high-risk work activities are effectively managed.
• Review and approve Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lift Studies and construction methodologies.
• Conduct daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and coordination meetings.
• Manage quality inspections, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), red-line mark-ups and completion documentation.
• Resolve construction and technical issues in consultation with engineering and client representatives.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering safety, progress, labour productivity, quality, risks and cost performance.
• Support commissioning, system testing and final handover of completed plant systems.

Role Requirements:

• Trade qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Boilermaker, Pipefitter or equivalent) or tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction management within mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial projects
• Construction Induction White Card
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield projects and fixed plant modifications while managing multidisciplinary SMP and E&I construction teams
• Extensive experience working within operational processing plants
• Strong understanding of commissioning, completions and project handover processes
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Work Health and Safety legislation, and quality management systems
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organisational abilities
• Strong commercial awareness and resource management capability

PARC Perks:

• Genuine career progression paths and professional development opportunities
• Remuneration, Reward and Recognition Programs
• Support for you and your family through our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• The chance to join a growing business with a family-company feel & values driven culture where every person's contribution matters

A bit about us
PARC Engineering are specialists in Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Infrastructure projects. We provide technical services to the Australian energy and resources sector with specific experience in the Minerals and Mining, Oil and Gas, Infrastructure, and Power Generation Industries.

Fostering a Diverse Workforce at PARC
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PARC is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all. We strongly encourage suitably qualified women, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, to apply and join our team. We recognise the unique perspectives and contributions that individuals from diverse backgrounds bring, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.