Project Manager Electrical

UCS Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

Job summary

UCS Group in Melbourne, VIC, seeks a hands-on Lead Project Manager Electrical to drive high-value electrical civil projects across Victoria. You will plan, program and oversee safe execution, while mentoring field teams and coordinating design, procurement and site operations.

The role demands 3–5 years in a PM position, strong communication, and proven delivery of complex projects within medium-to-large organisations. A practical, proactive leader committed to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in civil or commercial electrical installations and compliance.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Project Manager role with extensive industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor and lead teams while maintaining accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the delivery of multiple civil projects across Victoria, ensuring safety, quality and profitability.
• Development of stakeholder engagement frameworks to build strong relationships ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Lead, guide and motivate field teams, setting clear expectations and mentoring employees.
• Coordinate all aspects of project delivery including design input, procurement, scheduling, and site operations.
• Identify and resolve project risks early, using practical solutions built from real industry experience and solid technical background.
• Oversee and take ownership of budgets, variations, and progress claims to ensure financial targets are met.
• Ability to prepare high quality written reports, action plans and correspondence as required.
• Lead continuous improvement through supervision, coaching, training and overall development of your team.

Skills

Electrical installations

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Tools

Procore

Aconex

Job description

UCS has been a leading provider in the electrical infrastructure space for over 30 years, servicing a range of companies to build future homes of Australians throughout the country. At UCS we invest for the future, to build a purpose-led high-performance organisation, where our people build lifelong friendships and long-term careers. We live our values and thrive in a culture of safety, respect, innovation, customers and growth that connects us to family and community. We are now seeking anexperienced \"hands on\" leaderto join our growing team.

Our purpose is 'creating sustainable connected communities'.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager Electrical for UCS will be a lead role for managing high value and business critical projects. You will be expected to work closely with employees to identify, plan and execute activities in line with UCS values and broader corporate strategies. This role requires project management experience but also field experience to enable efficient programming for the life cycle of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate and committed to forge a long career in a well-established and recognised company that genuinely values its people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the delivery of multiple civil projects across Victoria, ensuring safety, quality and profitability.
• Development of stakeholder engagement frameworks to build strong relationships ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Lead, guide and motivate field teams, setting clear expectations and mentoring employees.
• Coordinate all aspects of project delivery including design input, procurement, scheduling, and site operations
• Identify and resolve project risks early, using practical solutions built from real industry experience and solid technical background
• Oversee and take ownership of budgets, variations, and progress claims to ensure financial targets are met.
• Ability to prepare high quality written reports, action plans and correspondence as required
• Lead continuous improvement through supervision, coaching, training and overall development of your team

Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience in civil or commercial electrical installations and compliance Desirable
• Minimum 3-5 yrs in a Project Manager role with extensive industry experience Desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor and lead teams while maintaining accountability.
• Experience using safety systems such as Procore, Aconex etc
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Proven success in leading high value, strategic and complex projects and working with senior management, project and external stakeholders.
• Experience employing program management methodologies and resource management with demonstrated successful delivery within a medium-large organisation.

WHATS ON OFFER:

This is an exciting time to join UCS as we undergo significant growth.We provide a fun, safe and quality working environment with a competitive remuneration, company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop. If you want to build a career in a growing company where you are valued and if you have the qualities we are seeking,.