About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns Australia’s fourth largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Construction Manager for our Rail Operations hub in Sydney. 

Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across New South Wales.  

Key responsibilities

• Directly oversee construction activities on the project.
• Manage the stage gate process from the planning to the delivery stage
• Lead the technical interface of the works from to ensure the design requirements are met to the RIM specification
• Manage and lead the delivery engineering stream to ensure a successful delivery of all projects
• Ensure that the project construction team adopts and continually implements disciplines and procedures.
• Ensure construction processes are controlled and adheres to strict safety, quality, programme and financial guidelines. 

About you

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management.
• Significant experience in a rail project delivery environment and exposure managing teams for delivery phase of construction.
• Understanding of design, problem-solving capabilities, commercial acumen.
• Ability to communicate on all levels

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.