Energy & Utilities Project Lead

First Nations Jobs; Hexham; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Group benefits

Career development & mentoring

Safety-focused culture

Impactful projects with ASX-listed Dow

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Downer seeks a Project Manager for its Energy & Utilities team to oversee distribution network, secondary systems, substation and transmission projects across NSW. Based at the Hexham office with travel to sites, you will lead tender submissions and deliver projects in line with safety, time and budget objectives.

The role requires extensive Energy Supply Industry experience, a relevant degree, and CPSPM certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Diploma in Project Management required or preferred.
• Extensive Energy Supply Industry experience is essential.
• CPSPM certification with AIPM is desirable.
• Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Experience with subcontracting and procurement management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6; knowledge of risk analysis tools.
• Familiarity with AS/NZ/ISO standards and NSW Electrical Industry legislation.
• Commitment to OH&S, quality management and environmental principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender submissions and overall project delivery.
• Manage scope, design, and construction methodologies; develop WBS and schedules.
• Prepare cost estimates, RFQs, and conduct risk assessments with mitigation plans.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans and ensure delivery within safety, cost, time and quality targets.

Skills

Tender development

Project delivery

Cost estimation

Risk assessment

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

@Risk analysis

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Electrical Engineering Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Expert Estimator

@Risk

Job description

Downer seeks a Project Manager for its Energy & Utilities team to oversee distribution network, secondary systems, substation and transmission projects across NSW. Based at the Hexham office with travel to sites, you will lead tender submissions and deliver projects in line with safety, time and budget objectives.

The role requires extensive Energy Supply Industry experience, a relevant degree, and CPSPM certification (preferred).