Project Development Manager – Energy Infrastructure | Flexible Work

ElectraNet; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Bonus eligibility up to 15%

15 days personal leave

5 weeks annual leave

16 weeks parental leave

Relocation and visa support

Flexible work practices

Volunteer leave

Job summary

ElectraNet in Adelaide is seeking Associate Project Managers and Project Managers to join our Contracted Development team. You will progress customer-funded transmission and infrastructure projects from concept through to contract execution, collaborating with customers, regulators, and internal specialists to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We value a strong customer focus, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience in project coordination, management or development within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction, engineering or related sectors.
• Knowledge of PMBOK, WBS, critical path scheduling and project controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks and commercial considerations.
• Sound understanding of contract administration, procurement and project governance principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• For senior-level opportunities, demonstrated experience managing complex projects, commercial negotiations and customer relationships.
• Experience within the energy, electrical infrastructure or transmission sector will be highly regarded.
• A current driver’s licence or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project development activities from concept through to contract execution.
• Lead project planning, governance, risk, cost and schedule management activities.
• Prepare and present project approvals, gate reviews and commercial recommendations.
• Develop and manage customer-facing documentation including proposals, presentations and offer packages.
• Build strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, government bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate connection applications, approvals and project development requirements.
• Contribute to or lead contract negotiations, variations and commercial discussions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project, commercial and delivery risks.
• Monitor project performance across safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate procurement activities and supplier engagement to support project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with governance, environmental, cultural heritage and regulatory requirements.
• Support or lead the transition of projects into delivery and successful asset handover.
• Travel to project sites to monitor progress, undertake stakeholder engagement and support project governance requirements.
• Contribute to the growth of ElectraNet’s BOOM and broader contracted project opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Relationship building

Decision making

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

ElectraNet in Adelaide is seeking Associate Project Managers and Project Managers to join our Contracted Development team. You will progress customer-funded transmission and infrastructure projects from concept through to contract execution, collaborating with customers, regulators, and internal specialists to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We value a strong customer focus, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.