Project Lead – Technical Services

Powertech; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertech is seeking an experienced Project Lead to act as technical and commercial authority for client inquiries and projects. This hands-on role blends project leadership, client account management and business development, with approximately 50% of the role based in the office and 50% leading teams on field-based projects.

Lead field teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage regional budgets and client requirements, and foster strong client relationships while exploring new business

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a similar technical or project leadership role.
• Strong experience with high-voltage primary plant and secondary systems.
• Proven leadership capability to motivate field teams.
• Strong client relationships, business development and commercial skills.
• Experience managing project scopes, contracts, budgets and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support field teams to safely deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage assigned regional projects, client requirements, budgets, invoicing and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and develop opportunities with new clients.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, RFT/RFQ pricing and tender submissions.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to field teams.
• Ensure compliance with Powertech and client safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Build relationships with local suppliers, subcontractors and industry groups.
• Support regional resource planning and the continued growth of Technical Services.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Commercial skills

Contract management

Budgets

Communication

Stakeholder management

High-voltage systems

Education

Queensland Electrical Licence or degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety-first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

Lead technical teams, strengthen client relationships and deliver successful high-voltage projects across our Eastern Region.

We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to act as a technical and commercial authority for client enquiries and assigned projects. This hands-on role combines project leadership, client account management and business development, with approximately 50% of the role based in the office and 50% leading teams on field-based projects.

About The Role:

• Lead and support field teams to safely deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage assigned regional projects, client requirements, budgets, invoicing and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and develop opportunities with new clients.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, RFT/RFQ pricing and tender submissions.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to field teams.
• Ensure compliance with Powertech and client safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Build relationships with local suppliers, subcontractors and industry groups.
• Support regional resource planning and the continued growth of Technical Services.

About You:

• At least five years’ experience in a similar technical or project leadership role.
• Strong experience with high-voltage primary plant and secondary systems.
• Proven leadership capability and the ability to motivate and support field teams.
• Strong client relationship, business development and commercial skills.
• Experience managing project scopes, contracts, budgets and compliance requirements.
• A solutions-focused approach with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A Queensland Electrical Licence or degree in Electrical Engineering.

If you are a practical and commercially minded technical leader who enjoys working with clients and field teams to deliver successful outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

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