Project Manager

servicestream; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Paid leave programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead power infrastructure projects across distribution networks in Victoria. You will oversee planning, execution and delivery while maintaining safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate resources, monitor costs and margins, and engage with clients and subcontractors to support business growth and program success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in overhead/underground lines construction management of projects.
• Trade qualifications or Civil/Mechanical engineering degree (or similar).
• PM experience in a contracting organisation or project-based business.
• Experience applying structured project management methodologies to a wide range of projects.
• Strong computer and core programming skills.
• Valid Full Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of power infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from maintenance programs to large capital works.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, cost forecasts and delivery strategies.
• Lead safety culture and manage risk, incidents and corrective actions.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, labour, subcontractor costs, materials and project margins.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, network owners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PM methods

Computer literacy

Education

Trade qualifications or Civil/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Primary Location

VIC - Ferntree Gully

Job Description Summary

This coveted role provides leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client, regulatory and business requirements.

About the Role

At both a busy and exciting stage of our journey, we are currently seeking a Project Manager to assist with the successful delivery of power infrastructure projects and programs across distribution network environments.

A multifaceted role, your responsibilities will cover the following aspects:

Project Delivery

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of power infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects ranging from maintenance programs through to large capital works.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, cost forecasts, and delivery strategies.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Lead a strong safety culture, ensuring safety is non-negotiable across the program.
• Support critical risk management, incident investigation, and corrective actions.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Monitor labour productivity, subcontractor costs, materials expenditure, and project margins.
• Manage contract variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, network owners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary client contact for project delivery matters.
• Identify future work opportunities and support business growth initiatives.

Capability, People & Culture

• Lead and support project teams to achieve performance objectives.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation activities.

About you:

To be successful within this role you will ideally bring:

• 6+ years' experience in overhead/underground lines construction management of projects
• Trade qualifications or Civil/Mechanical engineering degree (or similar)
• Previous PM experience in a contracting organisation or project-based business
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic "live" environment, meeting project hurdles
• Experience in the application of structured project management methodologies to a wide range of projects
• Strong computer and core programming skills
• Understanding of work structures, conditions, tools & common equipment
• Strong competence in Financial Management & HSE aspects
• Valid Full Drivers License

Benefits of working with us include:

• Career development - we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture - we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Department

Projects