Project Manager Electrical

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Electrical for Cloudbreak operations. You will lead end-to-end electrical projects, from concept to commissioning, partnering with operations, maintenance and external contractors to achieve safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires delivering large electrical projects in industrial settings, strong leadership and clear communication with stakeholders to support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• You will bring demonstrated capability delivering electrical projects in operational/industrial environments.
• Experience leading multiple priorities with diverse stakeholders is required.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from concept to completion.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans aligned with objectives.
• Oversee design, installation and commissioning with safety and quality adherence.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, maintenance and contractors.
• Monitor performance, manage change, and report costs and forecasts.
• Identify risks and provide timely reporting to leadership.
• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement for safe delivery.

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Our Opportunity

Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 4D/3R. FIFO EX Perth

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Electrical to lead and deliver a portfolio of electrical projects at our Cloudbreak operations.

In this role, you will oversee projects from design through execution and commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget. Working closely with operations, maintenance teams and contractors, you will play an important role in delivering project outcomes aligned with operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from concept through to completion.


• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans aligned with business objectives.


• Oversee design, installation and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance and external contractors.


• Monitor project performance, manage change, and track costs and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.


• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks while providing clear and timely reporting to stakeholders and senior leadership.


• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to support safe and effective project delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

You will bring demonstrated capability in delivering electrical projects within an operational or industrial environment, with the ability to lead multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.

You Will Also Bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant electrical trade qualification, supported by project management experience or relevant certification.


• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale electrical projects in an operational or industrial environment.


• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.