Project Manager

Nepean (AU); Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

NEPEAN Power, Mackay, QLD, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical manufacturing and installation projects from initiation to completion. You will drive schedules, manage budgets and ensure quality, safety and client satisfaction across complex industrial settings.

Based in Mackay, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor progress, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience delivering electrical or industrial projects within manufacturing, engineering, construction, mining, electrical or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to maintain performance, quality and timelines.
• Maintain accurate and compliant project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Monitor and report weekly labour hours, expenses and project performance.
• Ensure contractual, legal and commercial documentation is completed and maintained.
• Implement corrective actions and contingency plans to address variances and risks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication on progress, risks and deliverables.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to enhance client satisfaction.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client operations, objectives and project requirements.
• Deliver projects in line with quality, budget, schedule and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, risk assessments, SWMS and industry standards.
• Verify project deliverables meet traceability, compliance and acceptance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation and administrative efficiencies.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in PM/Engineering

PM certification or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (Pronto)

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Project scheduling software

Job description

NEPEAN Power provides specialist electrical manufacturing, installation and project delivery services to the Mining, Energy, Infrastructure and Renewables sectors. Backed by the global reach and engineering capability of theNEPEAN® Group, Australia's leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation, we combine technical expertise, innovation and a commitment to quality to deliver sustainable, high-value solutions for major customers across Australia and around the world.

The Role

Based in our Mackay, QLD operations, this is an opportunity to lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical manufacturing and installation projects within a business known for technical excellence, practical innovation and long-term customer partnerships. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, while building a stable, long-term career.

What you'll be doing:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to maintain performance, quality and timelines.
• Maintain accurate and compliant project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Monitor and report weekly labour hours, expenses and project performance.
• Ensure contractual, legal and commercial documentation is completed and maintained.
• Implement corrective actions and contingency plans to address project variances and risks.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to maintain performance, quality and timelines.
• Maintain accurate and compliant project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Financial & Project Controls

• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Monitor and report weekly labour hours, expenses and project performance.
• Ensure contractual, legal and commercial documentation is completed and maintained.
• Implement corrective actions and contingency plans to address project variances and risks.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication on progress, risks and deliverables.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to enhance client satisfaction.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client operations, objectives and project requirements.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver projects in line with quality, budget, schedule and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, risk assessments, SWMS and industry standards.
• Verify project deliverables meet traceability, compliance and acceptance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation and administrative efficiencies.

What you'll bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• Project Management certification or equivalent industry-recognised qualification
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience delivering electrical or industrial projects within manufacturing, engineering, construction, mining, electrical or heavy industrial environments
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and project teams simultaneously
• Proven experience leading and developing project management personnel
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and project profitability
• High-level communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP systems, with Pronto highly regarded Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project scheduling software and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and confident decision-making capabilities

Why NEPEAN Power?

• Join a respected Australian-owned engineering and manufacturing organisation
• Access competitive benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Work on technically complex and rewarding electrical projects
• Be supported by a team focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Build your career through opportunities across the broader NEPEAN Group

Join Us

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome candidates from all walks of life including diverse socio economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

31 October 2026Mackay Queensland, Australia