Construction Manager – Major Renewable Energy Project (Solar)

Start: December 2025
Duration: 12-month contract (with strong likelihood of extension)
Roster: 2:1 FIFO from Perth
Location: Pilbara Region, WA

About the Role

Our client, a leading mining and energy company, is delivering one of the largest solar farm projects in the Pilbara – a key initiative within their renewable energy transition.
We’re seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the on-site delivery of this landmark 440 MW solar energy project. In this pivotal role, you will manage the owner's construction team on the ground and work closely with contractors to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally significant project driving clean energy in Australia’s resource sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong on-site leadership, coordinating daily construction activities.
• Supervise and support the owner’s team to ensure effective contractor oversight.
• Oversee and coordinate work across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Foster and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring WHS policies are met or exceeded.
• Manage contractor performance to ensure delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor construction quality and compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Report regularly on progress, risks, and overall site performance to the project leadership.
• Support commissioning and project handover into operational readiness.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar senior role on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience in solar or renewable energy construction is highly desirable.
• Strong multi-disciplinary background – civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical.
• Demonstrated success in managing contractors on complex, remote FIFO projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to maintain strong cost, time, and quality controls.
• Practical understanding of construction standards, QA/QC processes, and WHS regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate
• FIFO from Perth
• Be part of a major renewable energy initiative with national impact
• Long-term project pipeline – contract extension highly likely
• Supportive and safety-driven company culture
• Opportunity to contribute to the future of clean energy in mining

Application Process
To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your current CV via the link provided

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.