Electrical Project Manager & Contracts Lead

Whizdom; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Contract Administrator to lead electrical infrastructure projects from planning through handover in Newcastle, NSW. You will coordinate contractors, consultants, and suppliers while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with Australian standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing technical docs, managing risks and variations, monitoring construction progress, and conducting site inspections to resolve

Qualifications

• Electrical trade licence and experience in electrical defect identification
• Experience in solar design or installation is advantageous
• Contract administration and project management experience required
• Willingness to drive to remote locations incl. overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects from planning to handover
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Review electrical drawings, specs and scope of works
• Inspect installations for compliance with drawings, standards and regulations
• Monitor progress, quality, costs and schedules
• Conduct site inspections and address defects/non-conformances
• Manage risks, technical issues and changes to scope
• Ensure safety and contractor performance across works
• Review progress claims and variations with supporting docs
• Foster safety, quality and compliance culture on site
• Aim for sustainable project outcomes

Skills

Managing competing priorities

Electrical compliance

Maintaining project schedules

Quality control

Contractor management

Technical problem solving

Managing variations and scope changes

Safety management

Education

Electrical trade licence

Job description

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Contract Administrator to lead electrical infrastructure projects from planning through handover in Newcastle, NSW. You will coordinate contractors, consultants, and suppliers while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with Australian standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing technical docs, managing risks and variations, monitoring construction progress, and conducting site inspections to resolve