Project Manager - Major Infrastructure (Electrical)

Powercor; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Powercor is recruiting a Project Manager - Major Projects to deliver complex infrastructure across Victoria’s network. You will lead projects from planning through close-out, coordinating internal teams, contractors and consultants to ensure safety, time, and budget targets are met.

The role offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure with senior stakeholders and a supportive, high-performing environment. Hybrid work options are available; a CPPM accreditation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of project management concepts and principles.
• Experience in people management.
• Knowledge of electricity distribution and related standards.
• CPPM accreditation or ability to achieve it.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience applying PM principles in electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects to on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting OH&S, environmental, and governance standards.
• Oversee delivery by internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring resource availability.
• Prepare, evaluate and issue tenders for construction/major plant/materials.
• Manage relationships with Customers and Electricity Network Groups to meet stakeholder needs.
• Develop project scopes and safeguard alignment with regulatory policies.
• Improve project management systems and capture lessons learned.
• Ensure contractor activities comply with legislative and contractual obligations.

Skills

PM principles

People management

Electrical distribution knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

CPPM accreditation or ability to obtain

Job description

Powercor is recruiting a Project Manager - Major Projects to deliver complex infrastructure across Victoria’s network. You will lead projects from planning through close-out, coordinating internal teams, contractors and consultants to ensure safety, time, and budget targets are met.

The role offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure with senior stakeholders and a supportive, high-performing environment. Hybrid work options are available; a CPPM accreditation is preferred.