Project Development Manager

EPEC Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site barista

Flexible working

Professional memberships

EAP access

Novated leasing

Team events

Snack bar

Job summary

EPEC Group is seeking a highly capable Project Development Manager to join our New Business team in South Brisbane. This role focuses on driving growth by building client relationships, leading development activities, and delivering compelling commercial proposals.

You will guide projects through their full development lifecycle—from concept and EPC pricing through to negotiation and contract execution—while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with client and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, commercial or legal field.
• Significant project management experience in a relevant field.
• Proven track record as a successful Project Manager delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Class C driver’s licence and White Card.
• PMP certification (or equivalent) is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Guide projects through development lifecycle from concept to contract execution.
• Develop and review project plans, budgets, timelines and resources.
• Coordinate governance reviews including risk, legal and financial reviews.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across design, commercial, estimating and construction.
• Manage schedules, resources and budgets, addressing issues proactively.
• Define scope, requirements and bid/delivery strategies with stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams.
• Prepare and present project reporting for monthly PMR reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/commercial/legal

Job description

EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner, providing HV power engineering, EPC (for substations, lines and BESS BoP), testing and compliance services, along with market modelling, SCADA and Hardware-in-the-Loop capability.

Since being founded in 2019, EPEC has grown rapidly to become a trusted delivery partner on some of Australia’s most complex renewable energy projects, from 400 MW solar farms and 200 MW battery storage systems to 330 kV substations delivered for international developers entering the Australian market for the first time. Founded by specialists in power system engineering, project delivery and generator compliance, our mission is to simplify the grid connection process and remove the uncertainty that costs projects time and money.

We manage connections to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through end-to-end solutions, from pre-enquiry through to connection, registration, testing, compliance and commercial operations. What sets EPEC apart is that everything is delivered in-house: power system modelling, EPC construction, SCADA, commissioning and compliance testing, all under one roof and one point of accountability

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable Project Development Manager to join our New Business team in South Brisbane. This is a key role focused on driving business growth by building strong client relationships, leading project development activities, and delivering compelling commercial proposals.

You will guide projects through their full development lifecycle, from concept and EPC pricing through to negotiation and contract execution, while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with client and organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients, positioning EPEC as the contractor of choice.


• Guide projects through their entire development lifecycle, from conceptual design and EPC pricing through to negotiation and contract execution.


• Develop and review comprehensive project plans, proposals, budgets, timelines and resource allocation.


• Coordinate opportunity governance reviews, including risk assessments, commercial and legal reviews, and financial estimates.


• Lead a multidisciplinary team spanning design, technical, commercial, estimating, financial and construction disciplines to develop compelling commercial proposals.


• Manage project schedules, resources and budgets, monitoring progress and taking proactive measures to resolve issues.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements and bid/delivery strategies, and communicate progress, risks and issues clearly.


• Provide strong leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.


• Prepare and present project reporting for monthly PMR reviews, covering status, milestones, risks and issues.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, commercial or legal field.


• Demonstrated significant project management experience in a relevant field.


• Proven experience as a successful Project Manager, managing complex projects from initiation through to completion.


• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices.


• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage ambiguity, and work effectively under pressure.


• Class C driver’s licence and General Construction Induction (White Card).


• PMP certification (or equivalent) and additional certifications in risk or contract management are highly regarded but not essential.

Why Join EPEC Group

This is your chance to be part of a reputable, forward-thinking organisation with a strong brand and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Our six core values, Customer Centric, Certainty, Enjoyment, Future Focused, Integrity, and Safety, are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer

• Work on complex, high-impact infrastructure projects


• Fully stocked snack bar and drinks


• Collaborate with high-performing teams and industry experts


• Enjoy a culture that values growth, innovation, and collaboration


• Opportunities for leadership, development, and career progression


• Frequent team and social events


• On-site barista (Brisbane office)


• Professional memberships


• Access to EAP and novated leasing


• Flexible working to support work/life balance

If you’re a strategic and commercially driven professional looking to lead project development in a dynamic, growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

No agency approaches, please. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from recruitment agencies.