Electrical Project Manager

CGC Recruitment; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + superannuation + vehicle

Perth or Bunbury office

End-to-end project exposure

Job summary

CGC Recruitment in Western Australia seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager for Perth or Bunbury. The role focuses on industrial electrical, E&I, switchrooms and automation, delivering complex projects from design through commissioning.

You will lead end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, schedules, risk and quality, and coordinate engineering, manufacturing and field teams with some site travel. A White Card and WA driver’s license are essential; contractor background will be highly

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as Electrical Project Manager delivering industrial electrical projects (design through commissioning).
• Contractor-side background in electrical engineering, construction, manufacturing or industrial project delivery.
• Experience with switchrooms, E&I packages, integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation.
• Valid White Card and WA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery: manage design, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Technical Project Management: coordinate switchrooms, E&I, automation and instrumentation.
• Engineering and Manufacturing Coordination: ensure designs are fit for purpose and aligned with schedules.
• Construction and Commissioning: oversee site activities, coordinate contractors, manage testing and handover.
• Commercial Management: manage budgets, forecasting, cost control, procurement and variances.
• Scheduling and Resource Management: develop schedules and allocate personnel and resources.
• Risk, Safety and Quality: ensure OHSEQ compliance and standards.
• Client and Stakeholder Relationships: maintain communication with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Tendering and Business Development: support estimating and opportunities.

Skills

Electrical project management

Contractor experience

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

White Card

Tools

WA driver’s license

Job description

Electrical Project Manager | $180,000-$200,000 + Super + Vehicle

Perth or Bunbury | Industrial Electrical, E&I, Switchrooms & Automation

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join an established and growing industrial electrical engineering and manufacturing business, with opportunities based in Perth or Bunbury.

Specialising in the delivery of complex electrical solutions for the resources and defence sectors, the business provides end-to-end project capabilities spanning engineering and design, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.

This role will suit a technically minded and commercially astute Project Manager with a contractor-side background who understands how electrical projects are delivered from initial design through to final handover.

You will manage projects involving switchrooms, electrical and instrumentation (E&I), integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, construction, procurement and client teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

The position is predominantly office-based, with ad hoc travel to project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery: Manage electrical projects from design and engineering through manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Technical Project Management: Coordinate the delivery of switchrooms, E&I packages, integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation solutions, ensuring technical specifications and client requirements are met.
• Engineering and Manufacturing Coordination: Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose, manufacturing requirements are understood and project deliverables align with construction and installation schedules.
• Construction and Commissioning: Oversee site installation activities, coordinate contractors and subcontractors, and manage testing, commissioning, defects and final handover.
• Commercial Management: Take ownership of project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, variations, procurement and financial reporting to ensure projects meet commercial targets.
• Scheduling and Resource Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate personnel and resources, and proactively manage project milestones and delivery risks.
• Risk, Safety and Quality: Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, electrical regulations, contractual obligations, quality requirements and OHSEQ procedures.
• Client and Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, resolving technical and commercial issues throughout project delivery.
• Tendering and Business Development: Contribute to estimating, tender submissions and identifying opportunities to support the continued growth of the business.

About You

You will be an established Electrical Project Manager who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial capability and a practical understanding of project delivery within a contractor environment.

To be considered, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience working as an Electrical Project Manager, ideally delivering industrial electrical projects from design through to commissioning.
• A contractor-side background in electrical engineering, construction, manufacturing or industrial project delivery.
• Relevant experience with switchrooms, E&I packages, integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to engage confidently with engineering teams, interpret technical requirements and resolve project challenges.
• A working knowledge of the complete project lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost control, procurement and variation management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
• A background in the resources and/or defence sectors will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication, planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to managing risks, maintaining quality and delivering projects to agreed timeframes and budgets.
• A current White Card and WA driver's licence.

Full Australian working rights are essential. Applicants without full Australian working rights cannot be considered.

What's on Offer?

• $180,000-$200,000 salary + superannuation + vehicle.
• Choice of Perth or Bunbury office location.
• Predominantly office-based position with ad hoc site travel.
• Exposure to technically complex projects across the resources and defence sectors.
• Involvement in end-to-end project delivery across design, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist business where technical capability and commercial performance are valued.