Project Manager

Zinfra-Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Incentivise program

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of gas infrastructure projects for ACT-based clients, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will manage delivery teams, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure safety, quality and profitability across complex projects.

The role emphasizes practical leadership, strong commercial awareness and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-accountability environment while maintaining a focus on safety and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, Finance or related discipline.
• Demonstrated success delivering major construction, utilities or multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, forecasting, contracts and risk.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of gas infrastructure projects ensuring safety, quality, schedule and financial targets.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, contracts and commercial performance up to $50 million.
• Drive governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and delivery teams.
• Lead and develop project teams while fostering a safety‑first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Decision making

Safety focus

Education

Engineering, Commerce or Finance degree

Significant project delivery experience

Job description

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation’s energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia’s east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the Role

Zinfra is playing an important role in the ACT’s energy transition, delivering infrastructure that will help shape the city’s energy future. We’re looking for Project Managers who want to be part of that journey.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of critical underground and above-ground infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, delivery partners and field teams to achieve great outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a business with a strong pipeline of secured work.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, build strong relationships and see the results of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, commercial and operational delivery of complex construction and maintenance projects for our ACT based client Evo energy.

This is a hands‑on leadership role operating in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment where sound judgement, practical problem solving and decisive leadership are essential. You will oversee project planning, commercial performance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and project governance while leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes. Working closely with clients, contractors, regulators and internal leaders, you will play a critical role in delivering infrastructure that keeps communities connected and energy flowing safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of gas infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and financial targets are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, contracts and commercial performance across projects valued up to $50 million.
• Drive project governance, risk management and compliance with regulatory, client and Zinfra requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, regulators and delivery teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Lead and develop project teams while fostering a safety‑first culture and maintaining accountability for performance and results.

About You

You are a capable and practical project leader who thrives in complex operational environments. You bring strong technical and commercial capability, make sound decisions under pressure, and take ownership of outcomes. You are resilient, collaborative and comfortable leading teams and stakeholders through challenging project delivery environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer outcomes.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline, and/or significant trade and project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering major construction, utilities, infrastructure or multidisciplinary projects, preferably within gas, utilities, electrical or civil environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, contracts, risk and stakeholder expectations.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, influence stakeholders and constructively challenge to achieve better outcomes.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and a strong commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Success at Zinfra

The people who thrive at Zinfra are:

• Practical and focused on achievable outcomes rather than theory.
• Accountable, taking ownership and acting quickly when challenges arise.
• Technically competent, with the ability to understand and manage project detail.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, maintaining focus through complexity and change.
• Genuinely collaborative, supporting colleagues while building trusted relationships.
• Confident in making decisions, owning them and learning from results.

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy infrastructure makes a difference to communities across Australia every day. At Zinfra, you'll have the opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects, work with experienced industry professionals and contribute to the nation’s energy future.

We are a certified family‑friendly workplace that supports our people with meaningful career opportunities, flexibility and benefits that help them thrive both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a role where your leadership, judgement and expertise can have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where role appropriate.
• Paid parental leave and universal reproductive health leave.
• Recognition through our Incentivise Program.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate.

We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre‑employment checks, including a pre‑employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties

Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes, or liability associated with fees or costs, from recruitment agencies, search firms or other third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.