Project Manager

Control & Electric; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Company uniform

Collaborative team environment

Career progression opportunities

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

Control & Electric Pty Ltd is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead electrical, mechanical and BMS projects from planning through delivery. The role emphasizes safety, quality and timely completion within budget, with a focus on collaborative teamwork at our Fyshwick/Canberra base.

You will coordinate schedules, review drawings and provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders, while supporting commissioning and system performance verification.

Qualifications

• Experience managing mechanical, electrical and building automation projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated, reliable and committed to delivering quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical, mechanical and BMS projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a quality standard.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, performance, costs and financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct site visits to oversee workmanship, quality and resolve technical issues.
• Lead client, stakeholder and project meetings, providing regular updates.
• Support commissioning activities and system performance verification.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, variations and handover packages.
• Promote WHS and HSEQ requirements and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support the training and development of team members and apprentices.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate completion of administrative tasks and effective project communication.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and company training.
• Maintain project continuity through effective handovers and leave planning.

Skills

Project mgmt

HVAC systems

BMS controls

Read drawings

Planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

White Card

Asbestos Awareness

Silica Awareness

Job description

We are seeking a construction Project Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for HVAC and BMS controls who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing workplace.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage electrical, mechanical and BMS projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a quality standard.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, performance, costs and financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct site visits to oversee workmanship, quality and resolve technical issues.
• Lead client, stakeholder and project meetings, providing regular updates.
• Support commissioning activities and system performance verification.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, variations and handover packages.
• Promote WHS and HSEQ requirements and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support the training and development of team members and apprentices.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate completion of administrative tasks and effective project communication.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and company training.
• Maintain project continuity through effective handovers and leave planning.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing mechanical, electrical and building automation projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated, reliable and committed to delivering quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.
• White Card, Asbestos Awareness, Working with Asbestos and Silica Awareness certifications.

Travel

Opportunities for domestic and international travel may arise depending on project needs. While some projects involve regular travel, others are predominantly delivered from our Fyshwick, ACT office. Flexibility to travel when required is considered an advantage.

1. Ongoing training to ensure you have the resources needed to succeed.
2. Company uniform.
3. An excellent team environment that promotes collaboration and support.
4. Opportunities to progress within the company with additional benefits.
5. Attractive remuneration package, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

We support continuous learning through comprehensive training designed to help you succeed in your role. Safety is our highest priority, and you must comply with all Control & Electric WHS policies and procedures.

About Control & Electric Pty Ltd

Control & Electric Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian-owned company based in Canberra, established in 1980. What began with just two employees has grown into a team of more than eighty staff across our Canberra and Newcastle branches. While the business has expanded significantly over the past 40+ years, our core values have remained the same. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients and delivering high-quality installations with minimal defects, a philosophy that continues to underpin our success today.