Project Manager - New Energy

Downer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Access to Downer Group benefits

Career development and growth

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Telco and Network Services - New Energy projects, ensuring safety, on-time, on-budget outcomes. Based in Milton, Brisbane with regular travel across South East Queensland.

You will build and mentor a high-performing PM team, drive zero-harm culture, manage stakeholders, and align with Downer’s governance and Code of Conduct while delivering renewable energy infrastructure and BESS projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering solar infrastructure construction and BESS projects.
• Ability to manage operations with facilities remaining active during works.
• Experience in preparing contract financial summaries, commercial reporting and monthly reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, delivery, reporting, risk management, and close-out activities.
• Develop, manage and mentor a high-performing PM team.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm safety culture across all project activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to team members.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support project delivery and growth.
• Ensure all activities follow Downer's Code of Conduct and governance frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management Qualification

Electrical qualification

Job description

Description

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager leading the end-to-end delivery of projects within the Telco and Network Services - New Energy Business, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

You will construct renewable energy infrastructure for transport authorities and beyond including bus depot electrical-conversion projects, solar powered battery energy storage systems along with large scale solar array installation and help support the continued growth of the Downer New Energy Business unit.

This role will be based out of Milton, Brisbane however regular travel and site visits will be required across the South East Queensland region.

What you’ll do

• Leading project planning, delivery, reporting, risk management, cost optimisation, subcontractor management, and project close-out activities.
• Developing, managing, and mentoring a high-performing project management team to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Driving a strong Zero Harm safety culture across all project activities.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and performance management to team members, while identifying and developing key talent within the region.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to support successful project delivery and contribute to the growth of the New Energy Business.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with Downer's Code of Conduct, project management frameworks, and governance requirement

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary Qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Electrical or Business Management desirable or qualified Electrician
• Project Management Qualification
• Experience with Solar infrastructure construction, BESS technology and feeding back into the grid.
• Able to deliver projects whilst facilities remain operational
• Experience in preparation of contract financial summaries, commercial reporting and monthly reports.
• Extensive experience in managing and developing a high performing team

About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.