Project Manager

Chandler Macleod; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of electrical infrastructure projects across Victoria. This hybrid role bridges project management and technical delivery, working with engineering, commissioning and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and on‑schedule outcomes.

You will lead delivery of HV substation upgrades, renewable energy developments and other electrical infrastructure programs, coordinating engineers, contractors and stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure and renewable energy sectors is highly regarded.
• Hands-on, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Ability to engage with engineering, commissioning and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery activities from initiation through to completion.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, and stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, costs, risks, and reporting.
• Support commissioning and project handover activities.
• Work closely with site delivery and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder communication across clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Assist with procurement, planning, outage coordination, and project execution where required

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

PM-Technical bridge

Electrical infrastructure knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of electrical infrastructure projects across Victoria.

This role sits within the electrical, utilities, and infrastructure space and would suit someone with a strong background within the electrical infrastructure and renewable energy space.

While the title is Project Manager, this is very much a hybrid role that requires someone who can comfortably bridge the gap between project management and technical delivery.

You’ll be working closely with engineering, commissioning, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Projects & Work Scope

You’ll be supporting the delivery of projects that may include:

• HV substation upgrades and infrastructure projects
• Renewable energy developments
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades
• Commissioning and energisation activities
• Network and utility-related projects
• Brownfield and greenfield electrical works

The role will require someone who understands project delivery from both a management and technical perspective, including how engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning activities all come together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery activities from initiation through to completion
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, and stakeholders
• Manage project schedules, costs, risks, and reporting
• Support commissioning and project handover activities
• Work closely with site delivery and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Manage stakeholder communication across clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Assist with procurement, planning, outage coordination, and project execution where required

About You

To be successful, you’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer
• Experience within the electrical infrastructure and renewable energy sectors would be highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working across project delivery and commissioning activities
• Ability to confidently engage with technical teams and understand engineering challenges
• A hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach to project delivery

Why Apply?

• Exposure to major electrical infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering and commissioning teams
• Diverse and technically interesting project environment