Construction Manager

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031.  The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

Reporting to senior project leadership, you will take ownership of construction delivery across the southern work fronts, providing strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure major construction packages are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

You will lead multidisciplinary construction teams, oversee subcontractor performance and work closely with engineering, planning, commercial, safety and quality teams to drive successful delivery outcomes.

This role requires a strong construction leader who can balance the demands of a complex infrastructure program while maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, productivity and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction delivery across the southern section of the T2D Project.
• Oversee major civil and structural construction packages, including roads, bridges, pavements, culverts, structures and concrete works.
• Manage structural concrete construction activities, including formwork, reinforcement and concrete placement (FRP).
• Provide leadership, direction and accountability to Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractor teams.
• Drive construction planning, sequencing and coordination to achieve key project milestones.
• Manage construction resources, productivity, plant and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, methodologies and project requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental compliance across all construction activities.
• Drive quality assurance, ensuring inspections, Hold Points, Witness Points and relevant documentation are completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, identify delivery risks and implement strategies to mitigate program delays.
• Work closely with engineering, design, commercial and project controls teams to resolve technical and construction challenges.
• Manage interfaces between work fronts, subcontractors and other project disciplines.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders, client representatives and delivery partners.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an accomplished construction leader with a strong background in delivering major civil infrastructure projects. You have the ability to lead large construction teams, manage complex interfaces and drive outcomes across multiple work fronts.

You will ideally bring:

• Extensive experience in senior construction leadership roles within major civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale road infrastructure, bridges, pavements, culverts and structural concrete works.
• Strong understanding of structures and concrete construction, including formwork, reinforcement and pouring activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction packages and complex construction interfaces.
• Experience leading Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontractor workforces.
• Strong commercial, programming and resource management capability.
• A thorough understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and environmental management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities and drive accountability across large delivery teams.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.