Construction Manager
As Construction Manager, you will oversee Marinus Link’s land construction delivery activities across defined project sections, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with contractual, technical, environmental, and stakeholder requirements.
Specifically, this role relates to the construction oversight of TasVic Greenlink's scope of works, being the 90km cable route through Gippsland, and the construction of converter stations at Hazelwood and Heybridge.
Acting as the client’s on-site representative, you will provide leadership and governance oversight to contractor delivery teams while supporting the Construction Director to achieve key project milestones. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring construction performance aligns with the project’s strategic objectives and assurance frameworks.
For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link: marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Construction-Manager_PD.pdf
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Strategy – Lead and oversee construction delivery across multiple work fronts, ensuring alignment with project objectives, risk frameworks, and governance requirements.
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Construction Delivery Oversight – Monitor contractor performance across scope, cost, program, quality, and safety. Review methodologies, staging and sequencing strategies, and proactively manage risks and interfaces.
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Safety Leadership – Champion a strong safety culture, conduct site walkdowns and audits, support incident investigations, and ensure robust WHS systems are implemented and maintained.
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Commercial & Contract Management Support – Support contract administration activities including assessment of variations, claims, extensions of time, and payment applications. Identify and escalate commercial risks early.
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Quality & Compliance – Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, regulatory requirements, and inspection/test plans. Oversee assurance activities and support successful handover documentation.
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Monitoring & Reporting – Lead weekly and monthly performance reviews, monitor schedule performance, manage recovery planning, and provide accurate reporting to the Construction Director.
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Stakeholder & Interface Management – Manage interfaces between contractors, utilities, designers, and community stakeholders to minimise disruption and maintain alignment across packages.
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Culture & Capability Building – Lead and mentor client-side engineers, inspectors, and site representatives, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance in line with the One Marinus Culture Charter.
You’ll Need
You are a decisive and strategic construction leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced infrastructure environments. You bring strong commercial judgement, high-level risk capability, and the confidence to lead under pressure.
You will bring:
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Extensive Infrastructure Experience – 15+ years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects, preferably with demonstrated experience in linear infrastructure (road, rail, utilities, transmission, pipelines or similar). Experience in construction of large industrial buildings is also relevant.
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Client-Side or Superintendent Experience – Proven experience representing the client and overseeing contractor performance.
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Technical & Contract Expertise – Strong knowledge of construction contract administration (e.g. D&C, ITP, Alliance or similar frameworks) and experience assessing claims and variations.
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Commercial & Risk Acumen – Ability to identify and manage commercial, safety, and program risks, escalating where required.
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Leadership & Influence – Experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and influencing contractor delivery partners.
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Qualifications & Accreditation – Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Commercial qualifications in addition are highly regarded.
- Experience in regional environments and managing geographically dispersed work fronts will be highly valued.
We Offer
At Marinus Link, we’re building a skilled project team committed to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer:
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Flexible Working: This role will be based in Melbourne, however with the expectation of frequent travel to Gippsland and Tasmania. We promote and support flexible hybrid working.
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Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health and wellbeing is a top priority, including access to an in-house wellbeing specialist, private health insurance discounts, and gym rebates.
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Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and exposure to a high-profile infrastructure project of national significance.
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Competitive Remuneration and Additional Leave: A highly competitive market-based salary with additional leave and tailored benefits.
Next Steps
Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by Friday 20 March.
If you have questions before applying, please contact Georgia at careers@marinuslink.com.au
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, recognised as a nationally significant infrastructure project. It will support emissions reduction targets, create thousands of jobs, and secure Australia’s renewable energy future.
Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.
