Contract Project Manager – PLC & Systems Upgrades

Project Portfolio Management (PPM); Upper Hunter Shire Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong team environment

Commitment to technical excellence

Opportunity for impact on critical infrastructure

Job summary

A leading project management firm in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Contract) to oversee critical PLC and control systems upgrade projects at a key power generation facility. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycle phases while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment. This role offers an opportunity to impact vital infrastructure in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in complex industrial or process plant upgrade projects.
• Proven experience in industrial environments or large-scale process facilities.
• Strong foundation in risk, cost, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary project team from design through to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and Codes.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to align on project goals.

Skills

Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) management

Engineering design review

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Cost control

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or related)

Project Management qualification or certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 365 tools

MS Project

Job description

A leading project management firm in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Contract) to oversee critical PLC and control systems upgrade projects at a key power generation facility. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycle phases while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment. This role offers an opportunity to impact vital infrastructure in a dynamic and collaborative environment.