HV Cable Installation Project Manager

Monadelphous; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Roster with time at home

DIDO work basis

Job summary

Zenviron is seeking an experienced HV Cable Reticulation Project Manager to support a major wind farm in the Hunter Region, NSW. Initially based in Newcastle, you will drive planning, procurement and pre-construction activities before transitioning to site during construction.

You will lead HV cable reticulation works, manage underground installation, testing and commissioning, and coordinate across engineering, procurement and construction with subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading PM/Construction roles on large electrical infrastructure.
• Experience delivering HV cable reticulation or underground power projects.
• Strong understanding of cable installation, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of HV cable installation from planning through commissioning.
• Coordinate underground HV cables, conduits, pits, trenches and fibre systems.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors and site delivery teams.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, schedules and productivity.
• Drive safety, quality and compliance with project specs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Subcontract management

Budgeting

Safety leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Zenviron is seeking an experienced HV Cable Reticulation Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Wind Farm project in the Hunter Region, NSW.

This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading renewable energy contractor and play a key role in delivering critical electrical infrastructure for one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects.

Initially based in our Newcastle office, you will support planning, procurement and pre-construction activities before transitioning to site during the construction phase.

As the HV Cable Installation Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination and delivery of high-voltage cable reticulation works across the project, ensuring the safe, efficient and successful delivery of underground electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV cable installation works from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage the installation of underground HV cables, conduits, pits, trenches, fibre optic systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities across the scope and stakeholder interfaces.
• Organise and manage plant procurement including purchasing of new, dry hire and wet hire plant (subcontractor arrangements).
• Build the site delivery teams including personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, schedules and productivity.
• Drive construction planning and sequencing to achieve key project milestones.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, technical issues and construction interfaces across multiple work fronts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Project Engineer or similar leadership role.
• Previous experience delivering HV cable reticulation, underground power, substation, transmission, utilities or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of underground cable installation methodologies, trenching, conduit systems, jointing, termiantion and cable testing requirements.
• Experience coordinating testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Proven ability to manage large subcontract packages and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen across budgeting, forecasting, procurement and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and schedule.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications highly regarded.

The Opportunity

This position is ideally suited to candidates based in Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Dubbo or the Mid North Coast regions. Preference will be given to candidates who can initially work from the Newcastle office before transitioning to site during project delivery.

The project will operate on a DIDO basis, with camp accommodation provided. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, along with roster arrangements designed to maximise time at home.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a critical component of a landmark renewable energy project while contributing to Australia's clean energy future.

Why Zenviron?

We are committed to our philosophy of Empowering People and encourage innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We embrace the benefits of employing talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

At Zenviron, your contribution will be recognised and valued. You'll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading renewable energy projects while developing your career within a growing and respected organisation.

About Us

Zenviron is a joint venture between Monadelphous and ZEM Energy and is a market-leading engineering, procurement and construction contractor specialising in the design and delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Through our expertise in wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, we are helping to power Australia's clean energy future.