Project Manager – Mechanical Installations (Penstock) – On‑Site FIFO

Lumea; Cooma; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Parental leave options

Additional leave above standard

Family discounts on fitness

Service Award Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Project Manager - Mechanical Installations to lead end-to-end installation of steel penstock linings for the Power Station Complex on a 14/7 FIFO roster, 100% on-site. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage contractor activities, and ensure compliance with design and installation requirements across the E&M scope.

The role requires a tertiary Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent site experience, strong communication, and proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant site/trade based experience.
• Project management qualifications or proven management experience (knowledge of construction and E&M installation is highly regarded).
• Experience working on complex Greenfield and Brownfield infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience managing multiple contract interfaces within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Installation Management: Direct the full scope of work for the steel lining (Penstock) installation, for the steel lined waterways within the Power Station Complex, this includes specialist welding activities.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Interfacing: Act as the central point of contact between multidisciplinary site teams, remote stakeholders, and contractors. You will need to align competing priorities and ensure everyone is moving toward the same goal.
• Quality & Compliance: Provide strict assurance that contractors are complying with the Employer's Design and Installation Requirements. Your oversight will be critical in proactively preventing short, medium, and long-term legacy issues, ensuring the constructed asset successfully stands up to its rigorous 150-year design life
• Safety Leadership & Integration: Maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance across all contract boundaries. You will lead by example, actively participate in Safety in Design studies, and collaborate closely with Safety & Environmental Assurance Officers to ensure site-wide compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Contract Management

Education

Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Project Manager - Mechanical Installations to lead end-to-end installation of steel penstock linings for the Power Station Complex on a 14/7 FIFO roster, 100% on-site. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage contractor activities, and ensure compliance with design and installation requirements across the E&M scope.

The role requires a tertiary Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent site experience, strong communication, and proven ability to manage