HV Infrastructure Project Manager – Substations & Grid

STACK Infrastructure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking a Project Manager - HV Infrastructure in Melbourne, Australia. You will oversee high-voltage projects across design, procurement, construction and energisation, coordinating HV EPC contractors and internal interfaces.

With 5–8 years in electrical/infrastructure sectors, you will drive schedules, cost control, risk management and change governance, ensuring safety and quality across project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5-8 years' relevant experience in electrical, transmission, renewable-energy, utility or infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting delivery of HV substations or associated electrical infrastructure
• Experience managing contractors or defined construction packages
• Experience across several project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction or commissioning
• Strong understanding of project controls, programme, cost, risk and contract management
• Strong knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure and substation delivery
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned HV infrastructure projects or work packages from ECI and design through EPC execution, commissioning and energisation
• Maintain detailed project schedules and track engineering, procurement, long-lead equipment, construction, testing and energisation milestones
• Track and manage assigned scope, programme, cost, risk, quality and changes, escalating matters outside delegated authority
• Coordinate delivery of substations, contestable works, HV cables/lines, transformers, switchgear, BESS and associated infrastructure as applicable
• Support procurement and manage the day-to-day performance of HV EPC contractors and specialist delivery partners
• Monitor EPC performance against programme, cost, quality and contractual obligations
• Work closely with the Principal Engineer - HV Infrastructure to ensure technical requirements are incorporated into EPC design and delivery
• Coordinate the testing, commissioning and energisation programme for assigned HV works
• Promote a strong safety culture across all HV project activities
• Prepare clear project reporting on programme, cost, risk and delivery status for project leadership

Skills

HV infrastructure

Project controls

Scheduling

Contract management

Risk management

Budget & cost

Safety culture

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking a Project Manager - HV Infrastructure in Melbourne, Australia. You will oversee high-voltage projects across design, procurement, construction and energisation, coordinating HV EPC contractors and internal interfaces.

With 5–8 years in electrical/infrastructure sectors, you will drive schedules, cost control, risk management and change governance, ensuring safety and quality across project milestones.