Project Manager

Barwon Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Asset Solutions (a Barwon Water subsidiary) seeks an experienced Project Manager with strong electrical expertise to lead a regional portfolio of water, sewerage, recycled water and renewable energy projects. You will manage delivery from planning to close-out, coordinating with engineers, supervisors, delivery teams, contractors and clients to balance safety, quality, budget and timelines.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, build trusted

Qualifications

• Electrical background with understanding of electrical systems and safety
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making under changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the region.
• Balance safety, quality, budget and timeframes from concept to close-out.
• Collaborate with project engineers, supervisors, delivery teams, contractors and clients.
• Support project delivery staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical background

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

· Lead diverse, impactful projects across the region

· Shape safe, commercially responsible project outcomes

· Flexible and inclusive working options

Are you an experienced project manager with strong electrical knowledge and a practical approach to leading people and projects? If you are ready to take ownership of complex work, build trusted relationships and deliver outcomes that make a lasting contribution to our region, read on…

About the Role

You'll lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that support essential water, sewerage, recycled water and renewable energy services across our region. From early planning and procurement through to delivery and close-out, you'll have the opportunity to shape outcomes, solve complex challenges and see projects come to life. Working closely with project engineers, supervisors, delivery teams, contractors and clients, you'll guide projects from concept to completion, balancing safety, quality, budget and timeframes while building strong relationships along the way.

As a trusted leader within the team, you'll support project delivery staff, contribute to continuous improvement and help identify opportunities that support the ongoing growth of Barwon Asset Solutions. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you'll work alongside a highly experienced team delivering projects that make a tangible difference to the communities we serve.

About You

You bring a strong electrical background, holding an Electrical Grade A Licence, and have practical experience delivering and coordinating projects in operational or construction environments. You’re someone who can apply sound judgement, solve problems effectively and keep work moving when priorities change. You'll be confident using the Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to manage project information, reporting, schedules and stakeholder communications. A White Card is required, or a willingness to obtain one.

With strong communication and relationship-building skills, you’ll work effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders, creating clarity and maintaining momentum across multiple priorities. You lead with safety, accountability and inclusion, and remain focused on delivering quality outcomes. Knowledge of the water industry, utilities or infrastructure sectors would be advantageous, but most importantly you'll bring practical electrical expertise, a collaborative approach and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic operational environment.

About Us

Barwon Asset Solutions (BAS) is a locally based project and infrastructure services company, established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Barwon Water. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, BAS provides high quality, smart, asset maintenance and project management services to Barwon Water, its customers and the community.

Barwon Water group acknowledges the spiritual, social and cultural connection Traditional Owners have with country and waterways. We listen, learn and take the lead from Traditional Owners on how we can collaborate with and support them to care for and protect country.

Our work is guided by our values and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for customers, community and the region. We’re proud to support services that matter every day, while continuing to learn, adapt and improve the way we work.

At the Barwon Water Group, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.