Project Manager

UON Pty Ltd; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover plan

Training & development programs

Career development opportunities

Active social club

Job summary

UON Pty Ltd invites applications for an experienced Electrical Project Manager based in Malaga, Perth, WA. The role leads the Energy team on complex projects exceeding $5M in value, requiring PM qualifications and electrical background.

The successful candidate will manage planning, risk, cost control, procurement, and contract administration within a safety-focused environment, with strong leadership and client liaison responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Construction or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Cert IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent.
• PMP, CAPM or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience in mining and resources sector-based water/energy projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Contract negotiation with knowledge of contract law, OHS and Employment law.
• Conflict resolution experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate operational, functional and management control processes are in place to achieve project objectives.
• Lead and guide the project team to complete assigned projects in accordance with contractual documentation, company standards and procedures, including supervising and scheduling project activities.
• Control project programming, cost control, quality control, procurement, contracts administration, supervision, site administration and sub-contractor activities.
• Develop and review construction planning and monitor progress to stay on schedule within quality/cost estimates.
• Ensure optimum cost, availability and quality of sub-contractors and suppliers within HSE, environmental, quality and employee relations deliverables.
• Forecast resource needs in a timely manner linked to project delivery outcomes.
• Review weekly/monthly status of program and drive the team to complete activities on time.
• Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with procedures and best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Change management

Negotiation

Financial management

Commercial management

Human resource management

Contract law awareness

OHS/Employment law knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction or equivalent

Cert IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent

PMP or CAPM or equivalent qualification

Tools

Project management software/tools

Job description

04th November, 2026

UON Energy for Every Future

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond.

We are committed to developing Energy for Every Future, through smarter, more reliable energy solutions that improve performance and help integrate renewable and decarbonising technologies to operations.

We are seeking an experienced electrical focused Project Manager to join our dynamic Energy team based in Malaga Perth.

The purpose of the Project Manager in the Energy department is to lead the project team in all Energy projects activities, ensuring activities are controlled and coordinated to the Client’s standard while meeting/exceeding quality, time, safety and profit objectives.

To be successful in this role: **You need to have previous industry related experience | PM qualifications & Electrical qualifications**

• Degree in Engineering/Construction or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a similar role.
• Cert IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent.
• Project management qualification (PMP), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), or equivalent experience as a project manager.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management.
• Experience in mining and resources sector-based water/energy projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Contract negotiation with strong knowledge on contract law, OHS legislation and Employment law.
• Conflict resolution experience.
• Success in achieving project tendered margins.
• Proven performance on successful projects exceeding value of $5M+.
• Proven financial, risk, commercial, contractual and human resource management skills.
• Strong proven qualities of leadership, integrity, loyalty and performance management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of estimating, contract management, program financial management, supply chain management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration, stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate operational, functional and management control processes are in place to achieve project objectives.
• Lead and guide the project team to complete assigned projects in accordance with the contractual documentation, company standards and procedures, including supervising and scheduling project activities.
• Control project programming, cost control, quality control, procurement, contracts administration, supervision, general site administration and the activities of sub-contractors.
• Develop and review construction planning and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates.
• Ensure optimum cost, availability and quality of sub-contractors and suppliers compliant in HSE, environmental, quality and employee relations deliverables.
• Ensure all on-going resource needs are forecasted in a timely manner and linked to project delivery outcomes.
• Review weekly/ monthly status of program and manage, lead and drive team to ensure activities are completed on time and efficiently.
• Maintain personal accountability and hold a sound knowledge of procedures compliance and best practice.

What UON can offer you

• A corporate Health Cover Plan exclusive to UON employees
• Training and Development programs (apprenticeship, traineeship, internal training)
• Career development opportunities working with some of the best in the industry
• A fun, active social club

**Only those with the unrestricted right to work in Australia will be considered.

UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.