Project Manager - NSW

Uniti Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the FTTP rollout across NSW. You will lead projects from strategic planning through to construction and delivery, ensuring timelines, budget, and quality align with company goals.

The role requires strong telecom fibre expertise, 10+ years in construction PM, and formal PM/leadership qualifications. NSW driver’s licence and safety credentials are essential for coordinating subcontractors and engaging with homeowners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications construction and project management.
• Formal qualifications in project management or leadership.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Valid NSW driver’s licence.
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans cards (preferred).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing civil contractors delivering telecom pit and pipe infrastructure.
• Liaising with homeowners regarding installation specifications and scheduling planned works.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects across the portfolio.
• Manage the deployment and rollout of infrastructure to support FTTP within Opticomm communities.
• Oversee quality assurance for construction works completed by subcontractors.
• Liaise with developers and their consultants on project specifications, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures across the construction division.
• Manage resource requirements and allocation across the region.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications

Stakeholder management

Education

PM/Leadership qualification

Job description

We are one of Australia's fastest growing companies. We design, build and maintain world-class digital infrastructure, encompassing fibre networks, communication platforms, residential internet and voice services.

We believe ourpeople are vitalto our success. We strive to create an environment that appeals to the very best people in the industry, providing them with an exciting, market leading and satisfying workplace, and rewarding their performance.

About the Role:

As a Project Manager at Opticomm, play a key role in overseeing the rollout of the Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across the state. Lead projects from strategic planning through to construction and successful delivery, ensuring each stage is executed efficiently and to the highest standard.

The role requires strong technical expertise in telecommunications fibre networks and exceptional project management skills. Plan, organise, and deliver complex infrastructure projects, driving timelines, maintaining quality, and aligning with the company’s broader strategic goals to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects across the portfolio
• Manage the deployment and rollout of infrastructure to support FTTPwithin Opticomm communities
• Oversee quality assurance for construction works completed by subcontractors
• Liaise with developers and their consultants on project specifications, timelines, and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures across the construction division
• Manage resource requirements and allocation across the region
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors

About You:

The ideal person for this role will have/be:

• 10+ years’ experience in telecommunications construction, with a focus on project management
• Formal qualifications in project management or leadership
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards
• A valid NSW driver’s licence
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans cards (preferred)
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Managing civil contractors delivering telecommunications pit and pipe infrastructure across greenfield and brownfield developments
• Liaising with homeowners regarding installation specifications and scheduling planned works
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and DC power fundamentals
• Experience with RF technologies, including free-to-air (FTA) and satellite systems
• Knowledge of GPON networks, including pit and pipe infrastructure, fibre, equipment and components
• Understanding of IP networking, Wi-Fi, security, access control and other integrated communications network (ICN) solutions
• Planning and coordinating logistics for telecommunications project delivery

About us:

Uniti Group is an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing word-class digital infrastructure company.

At Uniti Group we are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity a key driver of innovation and success. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Join our team and become part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity at its core.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

You must have the right to live and work in in Australia to apply for this role.

Questions about the role to be emailed directly to our HR team at ***********@unitigrouplimited.com

No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.