Senior Construction Manager
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our purpose and beliefs
As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fuelled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Construction Manager (On Site) to become an integral part of our dynamic project team, reporting to the project director. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for managing the construction of a Flag ship EPC Oil and Gas project, ensuring the successful delivery while upholding our reputation for excellence in safety, quality and service.
As a senior member of the team, you will work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including engineering disciplines, business functions, company management, and client representatives. Your ability to foster strong relationships and ensure seamless coordination is crytical in delivery of the project.
You will oversee the operational processes essential for the project completion, ensuring that both staff members and vendors meet the highest standards of performance. you will ensure projects run smoothly while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance processes, Schedule and cost.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
The ideal candidate will have extensive years of experience in Oil and Gas, LNG, or Hydrocarbon Projects, with a strong focus on HSE initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across all activities. You will have a proven track record in managing construction schedules, budget and cost performance, and productivity while executing effective construction sequencing strategies. Experience in overseeing the 4WLA process, managing an extremely large workforce and conducting risk assessments for high-risk tasks is essential.
Your ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships will be key, while ensuring quality standards and minimizing rework. Candidates must be able to take a leadership role in delivering large-scale projects successfully.
Benefits:
We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We're committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!
Kent | The Energy Within
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Don't wait, Apply NOW!
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our purpose and beliefs
As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fuelled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Construction Manager (On Site) to become an integral part of our dynamic project team, reporting to the project director. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for managing the construction of a Flag ship EPC Oil and Gas project, ensuring the successful delivery while upholding our reputation for excellence in safety, quality and service.
As a senior member of the team, you will work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including engineering disciplines, business functions, company management, and client representatives. Your ability to foster strong relationships and ensure seamless coordination is crytical in delivery of the project.
You will oversee the operational processes essential for the project completion, ensuring that both staff members and vendors meet the highest standards of performance. you will ensure projects run smoothly while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance processes, Schedule and cost.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives.
- Monitor and report on progress to Project Manager and Client.
- Manage overall construction schedule performance, mitigations, develop and execute construction sequencing strategies, oversee 4WLA process and readiness.
- Manage Budget, cost, Productivity for construction and ensure effective financial management.
- Plan and manage mobilisation of supervision and blue-collar workers to maximise productivity.
- Conduct construction risk assessments for high-risk tasks.
- Engage and liaise effectively with stakeholders.
- Ensure quality standards are met and rework is minimised.
- Foster and maintain strong client relationships to identify and pursue additional opportunities.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have extensive years of experience in Oil and Gas, LNG, or Hydrocarbon Projects, with a strong focus on HSE initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across all activities. You will have a proven track record in managing construction schedules, budget and cost performance, and productivity while executing effective construction sequencing strategies. Experience in overseeing the 4WLA process, managing an extremely large workforce and conducting risk assessments for high-risk tasks is essential.
Your ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships will be key, while ensuring quality standards and minimizing rework. Candidates must be able to take a leadership role in delivering large-scale projects successfully.
Benefits:
- Attractive salary & benefits
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclusion & Belonging Program
- Health insurance discount
- Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.
- Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team
- Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage.
We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We're committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!
Kent | The Energy Within
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Don't wait, Apply NOW!
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