Job Description

OCU Group is a global infrastructure and energy services business with more than 5,000 people delivering projects that power communities and support the energy transition.

Our Australian and New Zealand operations are growing fast, bringing together great businesses including All Energy Contracting (AEC), Bam Bam, Pilecom and Volta under one group.

All Energy Contracting (AEC) is a leading multidisciplinary construction contractor specialising in renewables and energy infrastructure projects.

We deliver projects across solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), high voltage connections, substations, balance of plant and associated civil, electrical and mechanical works. These projects are some of the highest profile projects currently happening right now in both Australia and New Zealand, with a healthy pipeline and optimism for more growth an career defining projects upcoming.

Position Overview

To help us deliver the Laceby Solar Farm project in Northeast Victoria, we are looking for a Construction Manager to join our onsite construction team, working a 2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster.

The Laceby Solar Farm integrates a 60 MW AC solar generation system with 240 MWh of battery energy storage, designed to deliver reliable, low-carbon power to the regional grid. Combining renewable generation and advanced storage to ensure firm, dispatchable clean energy, supporting grid stability and Australia’s energy transition.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the on-site delivery of major renewable energy projects. Your first project will be the the Laceby Solar Farm (based in north east Victoria), which integrates a 60 MW AC solar generation system with 240 MWh of battery energy storage, designed to deliver reliable, low-carbon power to the regional grid. Combining renewable generation and advanced storage to ensure firm, dispatchable clean energy, supporting grid stability and Australia’s energy transition.

Beyond the Laceby Solar Farm, our pipeline offers opportunities across Australia and New Zealand as AEC continues to grow.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you’ll take assist in the ownership of on-site construction execution, leading our Supervisors and Foremen to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes on program and to budget. You’ll be the driving force behind day-to-day delivery on a high profile renewable energy build in Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction across civil, electrical and mechanical works, keeping delivery safe, on program and on budget.
• Direct and support Supervisors and Foremen to drive daily execution.
• Manage labour, plant, subcontractors and materials to optimise productivity and sequencing.
• Monitor progress and quality, driving corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Ensure works meet approved designs, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Own site quality outcomes, from inspections through to defect close-out.
• Coordinate construction interfaces across engineering, procurement, commissioning and QA.
• Coach and develop your Supervisors, and report progress and cost-to-complete to the Project Manager.

What You’ll Bring to the team

• Extensive experience managing construction projects in the renewables, infrastructure or civil sectors, ideally solar.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site logistics.
• Demonstrated leadership managing site-based supervisory teams.
• Solid knowledge of WHS legislation and safe work practices.
• Construction Induction (White) Card, First Aid Certification and an open driver’s licence.
• Valid Australian working rights and the ability to meet site medical and fitness requirements.
• A formal qualification in Building, Construction or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work across a growing pipeline of major energy infrastructure projects, helping to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.
• Career development and progression within a growing organisation.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We believe diverse teams bring better ideas, stronger collaboration and better outcomes, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to join us.