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Construction Manager - Electrical Balance of Plant


Company : Bechtel Corporation


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Construction Manager Electrical Balance of PlantCompany: Bechtel CorporationRequisition ID: 291188Location: Brisbane, QLD / Sydney, NSW (during ECI stage completing QTR 4 2026, then transition to FIFO 2/1 roster)Work hours/roster: Fulltime Office/ProjectSeniority level: MidSenior levelEmployment type: FulltimeJob function: Management and Manufacturing ConstructionProject OverviewThe Yanco Delta Wind Farm (YDWF) project is a 1500 MW AC onshore wind farm with an option for an 800 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located 10 km northwest of Jerilderie, NSW in the SouthWest Renewable Energy Zone (SWREZ). The project will include over 200 wind turbine generators (WTG). The Bechtel and BMD Joint Venture (BBJV) has been engaged to execute the civil and electrical balance of plant (cBoP and eBoP) works, which includes design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Core scope includes:Upgrades to the Local Road Network to Council specificationsSite establishment including temporary construction compound, temporary workers'' accommodation and facilities, and concrete batch plantsWind farm entry points, topsoil stripping and bulk earthworks, internal road network and WTG hardstands, benching for collector substations and connection substationConstruction of WTG foundationsAll underground electrical reticulation connecting the WTGs to the wind farm collector substations and connection switching station, including all terminations and testingCollector substations at four prescribed locations within the wind farm, including Reactive PlantConnection fivebay switching station at the prescribed location at the northern end of the wind farmHV 330 kV overhead transmission line connecting the collector substations and connection switching station (subcontracted)Wind farm operations & maintenance facility and control building(s)All other balanceofplant required for successful connection and operation of the wind farmDesign, procurement, installation and commissioning of the WTGs and BESS are excluded from BBJV Balance of Plant works.Job SummaryIn this role, you will oversee all construction and commissioning activities for the electrical balance of plant (eBOP) scope of works. You will work collaboratively with the Construction Manager Civil Balance of Plant (cBOP), and report to the BBJV Project Construction Manager. During the ECI phase you will lead the organization and direction of construction activities; during the EPC phase you will oversee site management including supervision of construction and commissioning craft personnel, field engineering, field IS &T, and HSE personnel. Your leadership will ensure project operations are compliant, safe, timely, within scope and budget, and clients are satisfied.Major ResponsibilitiesLeadership/Supervision Manages the organization and direction of constructionrelated activities, including actions of Bechtel, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and their representatives.Acts as primary client contact for all eBOP field activities.Oversees site management including supervision of construction craft personnel, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule, field procurement, finance and accounting services, and craft resource personnel as applicable.Maintains client relationship and is the primary contact for client''s communication with the field activities and effective relation with other functional departments.Coordinates all project eBOP contractual activities and participates in the development of contract, subcontract, or vendor scopes of work, budgets, contract formation, and negotiations.Planning Oversees jobsite expenditures for labor, equipment, material and services and ensures field operations are within the budget.Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite.Develops, implements, and administers a jobsite security plan and coordinates the activities with corporate security department.Safety & Quality Ensures development and execution of safety plans, site survey plan, nonmanual staffing plan, subcontracting plan, labor strategy, Construction Execution Plan, and jobsite work rules.Plans and establishes procedures to ensure construction operations meet engineering designs and specifications.Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor''s or master''s degree (or international equivalent) and 1315 years of relevant experience, or 1719 years of relevant work experience.Preference for a degree in electrical engineering (or international equivalent).Required Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated experience in the successful management of largescale substation, switching station, or overhead transmission line projects.Experience in the delivery of wind farms is preferred but not essential.Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.High level of interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to influence and engage in a collaborative working environment with internal and external stakeholders.Total Rewards / BenefitsBechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career development programmes, cultureenhancing initiatives, and time to recharge.EEO StatementBechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may email their request to [email protected] Teams Build The ExtraordinaryAs a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.#J-18808-Ljbffr