Project Manager

Searo; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Discounted health insurance

Rewards platform

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Searo is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of EV charging infrastructure projects across multiple sites. You will manage feasibility, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover while maintaining safety, programme, quality, stakeholder management and commercial performance.

You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, site teams and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects within construction, electrical, utilities, infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, project budgets, forecasting and client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction programmes and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, project reporting systems and cost management tools.
• Electrical qualifications or experience delivering EV, renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple EV charging infrastructure projects concurrently, managing programme, budget, risk and project outcomes across your portfolio.
• Coordinate design, approvals, procurement, construction and commissioning activities to ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule.
• Drive strong commercial performance through forecasting, contract administration, variation management, extension of time claims and cost control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, shopping centre operators, asset owners, suppliers, subcontractors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Champion safety, quality and compliance across all projects while supporting Site Managers and delivery teams to achieve project objectives.
• Lead project reporting, progress claims, stakeholder communication and financial management across your portfolio.
• Mentor and support Engineers, Contract Administrators, Project Administrators and delivery teams while fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project reporting systems

Cost management tools

Job description

Make it yours

Experience the opportunity to lead a portfolio of EV charging infrastructure projects that are helping shape Australia's transition to a more sustainable future.

Join a growing team delivering critical energy infrastructure projects across the country, where you'll have the autonomy to lead multiple concurrent projects while developing your career within a rapidly expanding business.

Who we are

We're Searo, a self-performing, multi-disciplinary electrical contractor, delivering smart, dynamic solutions across renewable energy and infrastructure. We're designing high-performance energy systems that revolutionise how businesses and communities think about power.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we're redefining energy, together.

The role

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of EV charging infrastructure projects across multiple sites.

Managing several concurrent projects at varying stages of delivery, you'll oversee feasibility, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover while maintaining accountability for safety, programme, quality, stakeholder management and commercial performance. You'll work closely with clients, subcontractors, site teams and suppliers to ensure every project is delivered safely, profitably and in line with client expectations.

Your everyday

• Lead the delivery of multiple EV charging infrastructure projects concurrently, managing programme, budget, risk and project outcomes across your portfolio.
• Coordinate design, approvals, procurement, construction and commissioning activities to ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule.
• Drive strong commercial performance through forecasting, contract administration, variation management, extension of time claims and cost control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, shopping centre operators, asset owners, suppliers, subcontractors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Champion safety, quality and compliance across all projects while supporting Site Managers and delivery teams to achieve project objectives.
• Lead project reporting, progress claims, stakeholder communication and financial management across your portfolio.
• Mentor and support Engineers, Contract Administrators, Project Administrators and delivery teams while fostering a high-performance culture.

Who are you?

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects within construction, electrical, utilities, infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, project budgets, forecasting and client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction programmes and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, project reporting systems and cost management tools.
• Electrical qualifications or experience delivering EV, renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

A career with us

At Searo, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Searo.

• Forge pathways: Deliver critical EV infrastructure projects that are accelerating Australia's energy transition.
• Get ahead: Access tailored development opportunities, mentoring and structured career pathways into Senior Project Management and leadership roles.
• Keep well: Enjoy wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program.
• Stay social: People are the core of Searo. Our collaborative culture, social events and recognition programs help bring out the best in our teams.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.