Electrical Project Manager - Commercial/Industrial Delivery

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Australian-owned business

Diverse projects

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Queensland operations growth

Job summary

New Edge Group in Cairns, QLD is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major commercial and industrial electrical projects. You will work closely with clients, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes planning, budgets, schedules, quality and WHS, with leadership of site managers and project teams, and a strong focus on delivering projects on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical projects in construction.
• Experience in commercial/industrial electrical projects.
• Electrical trade qualification and/or relevant engineering qualification.
• Strong understanding of electrical services, drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement, variations and subcontractors.
• Strong contract administration skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time-management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management.
• Ability to lead site and project teams.
• Understanding of WHS requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Review project scopes, drawings and contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage project programs, milestones and dates.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, suppliers and materials.
• Provide leadership to Site Managers, Supervisors and project teams.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting.
• Manage variations, procurement and project documentation.
• Liaise with builders, clients, consultants and other contractors.
• Identify and manage project, commercial and delivery risks.
• Ensure works comply with Australian Standards, project specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety.
• Manage testing, commissioning, handover and project close-out.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgets & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

WHS awareness

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Project administration software

Job description

New Edge Group in Cairns, QLD is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead major commercial and industrial electrical projects. You will work closely with clients, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes planning, budgets, schedules, quality and WHS, with leadership of site managers and project teams, and a strong focus on delivering projects on time and to specification.