Project Manager

Zinfra Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high‑voltage transmission line projects across New South Wales for our client, Transgrid. This role focuses on safe, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery with a flexible arrangement and site attendance as needed.

You will work with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to drive outcomes, balancing commercial objectives with safety and governance across a dynamic portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transmission, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary EPC project teams.
• Strong financial forecasting and contract administration.
• Sound risk management and safety focus.
• Tertiary qualification in a related engineering or management field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of transmission line projects in NSW.
• Lead planning, forecasting and performance monitoring.
• Build relationships with Transgrid, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure schedule/quality.
• Drive project governance, risk management and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate resources and ensure qualified personnel.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting and cost control.
• Promote safety culture through site visits and audits.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification

Job description

About Zinfra

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of high‑voltage transmission line projects across New South Wales for our client, Transgrid. This role is responsible for safely delivering projects that meet client requirements, program milestones, quality standards and commercial objectives.

Working across a portfolio of transmission line works, you will oversee project planning, execution and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and governance requirements. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, contractors, clients and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

This position offers a flexible working arrangement, with site attendance required based on project and operational needs rather than being permanently site-based. It is an excellent opportunity for a project professional who enjoys autonomy, building strong client relationships and contributing to critical infrastructure that supports Australia's energy transition.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Managing the end‑to‑end delivery of transmission line projects across NSW, ensuring safety, quality, time and budget objectives are achieved.
• Leading project planning, forecasting and performance monitoring activities to meet contractual and commercial requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Transgrid representatives, contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring works are completed in accordance with project schedules and quality expectations.
• Driving effective project governance, risk management and compliance with Zinfra systems, processes and standards.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement across project delivery activities.
• Coordinating project resources, ensuring personnel and subcontractors are appropriately qualified and supported.
• Managing project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, variations and margin improvement initiatives.
• Promoting and championing a strong safety culture through site visits, audits, leadership and stakeholder engagement.

About you

To be selected for interview your resume should highlight your experience delivering complex transmission, utilities or civil infrastructure projects within a client‑focused environment. You will be recognised for your ability to lead project teams, manage contractors and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Your background will demonstrate sound commercial acumen, effective risk management and a proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. We are seeking a collaborative and outcome‑focused professional who can successfully balance competing priorities while contributing to a culture of safety, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Ensure your resume shares details of:

• Demonstrated Project Management experience delivering transmission lines, utilities, power, civil or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects against safety, schedule, quality and financial targets.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, particularly with tier‑one utilities, asset owners or government clients.
• Sound commercial and financial management capability, including forecasting, cost control and contract administration.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites across NSW as required.

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family‑friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing programme, and more.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.