Construction General Manager

About the role

TasNetworks is seeking an accomplished Construction General Manager to lead the delivery of the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) — one of Tasmania’s most significant infrastructure programs. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of our construction delivery function, overseeing all aspects of transmission line, substation, and switching station construction across multiple regional sites.

You will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and disciplined oversight to ensure construction activities are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Acting as the critical link between senior leadership and site operations, you will drive performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, and stakeholder engagement.

Working closely with internal teams, delivery partners, and statutory authorities, you will ensure construction readiness, resolve issues in complex environments, and maintain the high standards expected of a major state-significant infrastructure program.

What you’ll do

• Lead the construction delivery function for the NWTD program, overseeing all site activities across transmission lines, substations, and switching stations


• Develop and implement operational strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality construction outcomes


• Manage planning, design, procurement, and delivery oversight to maintain alignment with approved time, cost, and quality objectives


• Navigate statutory approvals and authority requirements, securing timely clearances from councils, utilities, and development agencies


• Audit construction contractors to ensure capability, compliance, and quality of deliverables


• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across construction teams and delivery partners


• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards


• Provide leadership across multiple concurrent regional construction sites, ensuring consistency of delivery and performance


• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners, resolving issues in politically sensitive environments


• Drive governance, reporting, and performance assurance across all construction workstreams

About you

You will bring extensive senior‑level experience leading construction delivery on major infrastructure, transmission, energy, or complex capital projects. You are a strategic thinker with strong operational capability, able to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

Your background includes deep knowledge of construction management, strong analytical capability, and a proven ability to establish new processes, frameworks, and high‑performing teams in major project environments.

You’ll also bring –

• Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale, multidisciplinary construction projects


• Strong leadership qualities with a commitment to developing high‑performing teams


• Excellent communication skills — you translate complex information into clear insights and decisive action


• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across delivery partners

Experience working within regulated utility environments or government‑owned entities (advantageous)

What's on offer

This is a full-time opportunity, fixed term for the term of the project, based in Tasmania with an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The role will be based in the North West with some intrastate travel required.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Free onsite car parking


• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year


• Electricity discount of 16.66%


• Career development — including access to our own RTO and personalised leadership pathways


• An annual health and wellbeing rebate


• All the tools and equipment you need to be successful

We are proud to be WORK180 accredited — check us out here.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here or visit the TasNetworks careers page.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 February 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Richard Sheather, Project Director– [email protected]

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks, including a critical worker suitability assessment under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you're considering a move to the North West of Lutruwita/Tasmania, you'll find a range of exquisite places to call home while taking up this role. This region is nestled along a picturesque coastline, dotted with progressive towns and cities. Here, you can embrace a relaxed lifestyle while having convenient access to the great outdoors. Discover the wonders of the world heritage area of Cradle Mountain, just waiting to be explored. The North West offers a tranquil and scenic environment, perfectly complementing your professional aspirations.

Tasmania's captivating landscapes and vibrant communities make each location a desirable place to live and work. Embrace the opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences that await you in these incredible regions of Lutruwita/Tasmania.