Project Manager

First Nations Jobs; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health & wellness benefits

Career development & mentoring

Safety-focused culture

ASX-listed company project exposure

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking a Project Manager to oversee distribution networks, substations and transmission projects in NSW, based in Hexham with site travel.

You will lead tender development, manage design and construction methodologies, and ensure delivery within safety, cost, time and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Role requires tender submissions and project delivery with scope, design, cost and schedule management.
• Must understand safety, time, cost and quality targets per Downer standards.
• Involves risk assessment and mitigation, budgeting and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of tender submissions and manage project delivery.
• Determine construction methodologies and cost estimation.
• Manage financials, schedules and risk with stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Electrical Engineering Degree

CPSPM certification (AIPM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Expert Estimator

@Risk analysis

Job description

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Project Manager to join our Energy & Utilities Business, managing distribution network, secondary systems, substation and transmissions projects across NSW. This role will be based out of our Hexham office with regular travel to site.

What You'll Do

Role requirements include leading the development of tender submissions and project delivery including: scope management, design management, determining construction methodologies, financial WBS and schedule development, request for quotations, cost estimation, risk assessment and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, development and implementation project plans and overall delivery responsibility for assigned projects. Projects must be completed within agreed stakeholder parameters of safety, cost, time and quality that meet our business objectives while fully complying to Downer Standard.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Health and wellness initiatives and access to Downer Group benefits.
• Career development with ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership support.
• A safety-focused culture within a leading services organisation.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within an ASX-listed company.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Project Management and Electrical Engineering Degree is preferred
• Extensive Energy Supply Industry experience
• CPSPM certification with AIPM
• Financial management, budgeting and reporting
• Subcontract / Procurement management
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, Expert Estimator, @Risk analysis
• Understanding of relevant AS/NZ/ISO standards and NSW Electrical Industry legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management and Environmental principles

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business connects communities to essential infrastructure across water, electricity, telecommunications, and power generation. Our integrated team delivers end-to-end services, combining technical expertise, engineering excellence, and skilled tradespeople.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.