Construction Manager - Civil (Public Roads & Bridges)

Construction Manager with civil and roads experience

Your new company

Leading global EPC contractor delivering major energy and infrastructure projects across Australia is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Civil (Public Roads & Bridges) to lead the delivery of complex road and bridge works associated with large-scale infrastructure projects.
This role will be responsible for full-cycle construction management of public road and bridge works delivered under Australian Government and NSW Government frameworks, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

Your new role

As Construction Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end delivery of public road and bridge construction works, ensuring compliance with TfNSW and Australian Road Authority standards while managing complex site, traffic, and stakeholder interfaces.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing full-cycle public road and bridge construction, including new works, upgrades, and rehabilitation
  • Delivering works under Australian Government and NSW Government projects
  • Overseeing construction activities such as:
    • Road widening and pavement strengthening
    • Bridge rehabilitation, piling, deck, and girder construction
    • Drainage, earthworks, and civil structures
  • Developing and approving construction methodologies and method statements, including:
    • Delivery and offloading of large plant and equipment (including 500kV transformers)
    • Road and bridge diversions compliant with TfNSW and Australian Road Authority standards.
  • Implementing and managing traffic management plans, including:
    • Traffic diversions, lane closures, and temporary roads
    • Coordination with traffic controllers and relevant authorities
    • Ensuring safe and continuous vehicle movement during works
  • Leading site teams, subcontractors, and interfaces with engineering, survey, and commissioning teams

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience delivering road and bridge construction and upgrade projects
  • Experience across:
    • Pavement works and strengthening
    • Bridge piling, decks, girders, and rehabilitation
  • Strong understanding of construction delivery within live traffic environments
  • Demonstrated capability managing civil and structural construction scopes, including:
    • Earthworks and pavements
    • Foundations and structural steel
    • Drainage systems and associated infrastructure
  • Ability to review and interpret road and bridge design drawings to ensure compliance with:
    • TfNSW specifications
    • Australian Road Authority and Australian Standards
  • Experience understanding, reviewing, and managing survey works undertaken by project surveyors

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure works supporting major energy projects
  • Long-term role with a globally recognised EPC contractor
  • Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
  • Exposure to technically complex, highly regulated construction environments

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to Clare.Weston@hays.com.au or call us now 0452483223

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Energy
Ref:
2988651

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Clare Weston (nee Keen), the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 14, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0452483223

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