Project Manager

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NEPEAN Power in Mackay is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end electrical manufacturing and installation projects, ensuring delivery within time, cost, quality and safety targets.

Candidates should have at least three years in a PM role, a PM qualification or equivalent, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with ERP systems (Pronto preferred), MS Office and SharePoint. This is a full-time role with long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Project Management qualification or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver: Manage day to day operational aspects of electrical projects and develop clear project schedules across all phases.
• Control, report and govern: Manage project budgets, costs and revenue forecasting; track labour hours and expenses weekly; ensure revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Client and stakeholder management: Act as primary point of contact for clients; facilitate meetings; communicate progress, risks, milestones and expectations clearly; build client relationships.
• Quality, safety and improvement: Ensure projects meet quality, budget and delivery timelines; ensure traceability and client acceptance; work safely per WHS and risk assessments; identify process improvements.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Team leadership

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

PM qualification or equivalent

Tools

Pronto ERP

MS Office

SharePoint

Project scheduling software

Job description

Project Manager

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join NEPEAN Power, based in our Mackay operations. This role is responsible for the end to end delivery of electrical manufacturing and installation projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed time, cost, quality and safety requirements. This is a full time position offering long term stability and career development opportunities within the NEPEAN Group.

Plan and Deliver

• Manage day to day operational aspects of electrical projects
• Develop, maintain and communicate clear project schedules across all phases
• Minimise project risk through proactive planning and control measures
  Ensure all project documentation is complete, current and appropriately stored

Control, Report and Govern

• Manage project budgets, costs and revenue forecasting
• Track and report labour hours and expenses weekly
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and timely invoicing
• Ensure project legal and contractual documentation is completed and signed
• Implement contingency plans where project control is at risk

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Facilitate effective team and client meetings
• Communicate progress, risks, milestones and expectations clearly
• Build strong client relationships and continually seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction
• Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business and objectives

Quality, Safety and Improvement

• Ensure projects meet internal and client expectations for quality, budget and delivery timelines
• Evaluate key project deliverables to ensure traceability, compliance and client acceptance
• Work safely in accordance with WHS requirements, SWMS and risk assessments
• Identify and implement process improvements and streamlined administrative practices

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience managing electrical or industrial projects
• Minimum three years experience in a Project Manager capacity
• Project Management qualification or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver on time and on budget
• High level communication, stakeholder engagement and problem solving skills
• Experience using ERP systems, with Pronto highly regarded
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project scheduling software and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail, judgement and decision making capability

Why NEPEAN Power

• Be part of a respected Australian owned organisation with a strong reputation in engineering and manufacturing
• Competitive benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work on technically complex and rewarding projects
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities within the broader NEPEAN Group

Who We Are

At NEPEAN we are proud to be Australia's leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for leading mining, construction and transport companies across the globe. With more than 2000 employees across six continents, NEPEAN continues to grow through technical excellence and strong customer partnerships.
NEPEAN Power is a specialist electrical business delivering manufacturing, installation and project services across a range of industrial environments.

Join Us

If you are ready to take ownership of complex projects and contribute to a high performing team, we would love to hear from you.

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.