Project Manager Coffs Harbour, NSW

Stowe Australia; North Boambee Valley; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development

Access to industry-leading tools

Employee discounts platform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Stowe Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical and communications construction projects in the Coffs Harbour region. You will own delivery from planning to completion, ensuring safety, on-time performance, and budget adherence while guiding cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will drive quality outcomes, coordinate resources, and manage client relationships in a hands-on, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical Licence or trade qualification (essential).
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• Proven experience delivering commercial electrical or fit-out projects.
• Strong financial, contractual and production control skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of electrical and communications construction projects.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Plan, coordinate and resource work to meet programme and contractual requirements.
• Lead site teams, including forepersons, leading hands, apprentices and subcontractors.
• Negotiate, assess and finalise variations and progress claims.
• Maintain strong client, consultant and supplier relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with HSEQ systems, plans and procedures.
• Oversee quality management plans, inspections and commissioning.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractor engagement and supplier performance.
• Monitor and manage risk, safety and performance outcomes across projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Budget control

Quality focus

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Licence

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

About Stowe Australia

Stowe Australia is a leading family-owned Electrical and Communications Contracting company with over 100 years of innovation and best practice. We employ more than 2,000 staff across 12 office locations nationally, delivering complex projects across hospitals, public infrastructure, defence facilities, education, commercial buildings, and major fit-outs.

The Opportunity – Project Manager (Coffs Harbour, NSW)

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to join Stowe’s construction team, delivering electrical and communications projects across the Coffs Harbour region.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will take full ownership of project delivery from planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role suits a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, managing stakeholders, and driving strong project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of electrical and communications construction projects
• Establish and manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Plan, coordinate, and resource work to meet programme and contractual requirements
• Lead site teams, including forepersons, leading hands, apprentices, and subcontractors
• Negotiate, assess, and finalise variations and progress claims
• Maintain strong client, consultant, and supplier relationships
• Ensure full compliance with Stowe and client HSEQ systems, plans, and procedures
• Oversee quality management plans, ITPs, inspections, and commissioning
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractor engagement, and supplier performance
• Monitor and manage risk, safety, and performance outcomes across projects

What You’ll Bring

You are a driven and organised Project Manager with strong technical knowledge and the ability to lead teams in a live construction environment.

You Will Have

• Current Electrical Licence and/or Trade Qualified Electrician (essential)
• Qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred)
• Proven experience delivering commercial electrical or fit-out projects
• Strong financial, contractual, and production control skills
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational abilities
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a high-performing team

Why Join Stowe?

At Stowe, you’re more than an employee - you’re part of a legacy. We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate.

What We Offer

• Long-term career development and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile construction projects.
• Access to industry-leading tools and technology.
• A supportive, high-performing team culture that values quality, safety, and integrity.
• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience and industry knowledge.
• Employee rewards and discounts platform.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fittness Passport access for employees and their immediate families

Ready to Build Your Future with Stowe?

If you’re looking to manage meaningful projects in a growing regional market with a respected industry leader, we’d love to hear from you.