Project Manager – Powerlines

RSGx; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RSGx is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead powerline, transmission and distribution projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, budgets, schedules and client relationships in a dynamic energy sector context.

You will drive safety, quality and environmental compliance while guiding multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients and subcontractors to achieve project objectives. Australian driver’s licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager within powerline, transmission and distribution, utilities, renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of overhead and underground power distribution networks.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, commercial contracts and project delivery teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Sound understanding of project management principles and risk management practices.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of transmission and distribution projects from award through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
• Lead project teams, supervisors and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage procurement activities and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Contracts and procurement

Client relationships

Education

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

PM qualifications (PMBOK, Prince2 or equivalent)

Job description

Who We Are:

RSGx is a provider of innovative, multidisciplinary and integrated mechanical and electrical solutions in the transport infrastructure, oil and gas, resource and minerals, renewables, transmission and distribution, and water industries in Australia. We deliver end-to-end service solutions to our valued partners across the project lifecycle, from project management through to maintenance, shutdowns and operations.

About the Role:

RSGx is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of powerline, transmission and distribution projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, financial and schedule objectives. Working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in expanding RSGx’s footprint within the utilities and energy sectors.

This role is suited to a project leader who understands the unique challenges of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects and has a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of transmission and distribution projects from award through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
• Lead project teams, supervisors and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage procurement activities and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across project delivery.

Selection Criteria Essential

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager within powerline, transmission and distribution, utilities, renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of overhead and underground power distribution networks.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, commercial contracts and project delivery teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Sound understanding of project management principles and risk management practices.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Desirable

• Trade Qualification, Engineering Degree or related technical discipline.
• Project Management qualifications (PMBOK, Prince2 or equivalent).
• Experience delivering projects for utilities, mining, renewable energy or major infrastructure clients.
• Contract management and tendering experience.
• Experience delivering regional or remote power infrastructure projects.

Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

At RSGx, we recognise the increasing demand for experienced project delivery professionals across Australia’s energy and utilities sectors. As part of our long-term workforce strategy, we welcome applications from suitably qualified international candidates and are open to providing visa sponsorship for exceptional applicants with demonstrated experience in power transmission, distribution and utility infrastructure projects. We have a strong commitment to building sustainable talent pipelines and understand the value international experience can bring to our projects and clients. Applicants requiring employer sponsorship are encouraged to apply, with sponsorship support assessed on a case-by-case basis based on skills, experience and project requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing organisation delivering critical energy infrastructure projects across Australia.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile transmission and distribution projects.
• Competitive remuneration package with genuine career progression opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Exposure to renewable energy, transmission and utility infrastructure projects.
• Supportive leadership team with a strong safety and people-first culture.
• Opportunity for sponsored international candidates to build long-term careers in Australia.

Propel Your Career Forward at RSGx!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in Australia’s evolving energy landscape. If you have a strong background in transmission and distribution projects, enjoy building client relationships, and are passionate about delivering successful project outcomes, we would love to hear from you.