Project Manager - New Energy

Downer; Ryde; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits

Career development and growth

Competitive remuneration package

Safety focused culture

Ongoing training and mentoring

ASX-listed company experience

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Telco and Network Services within the New Energy Business. The role is based in North Ryde with regular travel across the Sydney region.

You will drive planning, delivery, cost optimisation, and risk management while mentoring a high-performing PM team and maintaining strong customer relationships for ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• PM qualification or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with solar infrastructure construction and BESS technology.
• Able to deliver projects while facilities remain operational.
• Experience preparing contract financial summaries and monthly reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Telco and Network Services - New Energy projects.
• Oversee planning, delivery, reporting, risk, cost, and close-out activities.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing PM team.
• Drive a Zero Harm safety culture across all activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the region.
• Build strong customer relationships to support project delivery and growth.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Project Management qualification

Bachelor's degree in PM/Engineering/Electrical/Business

Job description

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 North Ryde, however regular travel and site visits will be required across the Sydney 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.