Project Manager – Transmission Line Construction

Catalpa Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalpa Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead two major transmission line construction projects in Australia. You will take full delivery ownership, overseeing tower erection, gantry works, and stringing while keeping crews safe, on program, and within budget.

The role requires a civil/electrical/structural engineering background or equivalent, with PMP/AIPM credentials valued. You will build strong client relationships and mentor engineers as we scale.

Qualifications

• Runs on the board delivering transmission projects and managing safe, productive crews.
• A qualification in Civil, Electrical or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• PMP, AIPM or similar credentials are highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multi-project portfolios.
• People skills to influence, negotiate and build trust with clients and crews.

Responsibilities

• Take full delivery ownership of two concurrent transmission line construction projects.
• Lead the assembly, erection and stringing of transmission towers and gantry structures; ensure safety and schedule.
• Own the commercial side: budgets, forecasting, variance reporting and cost control.
• Build relationships with clients, network owners, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentor project engineers and site teams; contribute to capability growth as the business scales.

Skills

OHTL experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Power the projects that power the nation.

Catalpa is growing — and we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to take the reins on two major transmission line construction projects situated in NSW and Canberra. If you've got dirt under your nails from tower assembly, erection, gantry works and stringing, and you're ready to lead from the front on some of the country's most critical energy infrastructure, this one's for you.

Australia's energy transition isn't slowing down, and neither are we. This is your chance to run high-profile transmission works, build a team around you, and make a genuinely visible mark on the grid that keeps the lights on.

What you'll be doing

Taking full delivery ownership of two concurrent transmission line construction projects

Leading the assembly, erection and stringing of transmission towers and gantry structures, keeping crews safe, productive and on program.

Owning the commercial side — budgets, forecasting, variance reporting and cost control on multi-million dollar contracts.

Building strong relationships with clients, network owners, consultants and subcontractors, and representing Catalpa at the table.

Championing a safety-first culture, particularly around electrical safety, working at heights and plant/crane operations.

Mentoring project engineers and site teams, and growing capability across the business as we scale.

What you'll bring

Runs on the board managing transmission, energy, construction, A&E or stringing projects — ideally on high-voltage overhead transmission line (OHTL) works.

A qualification in Civil, Electrical or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent — or the runs on the board to match.

PMP, AIPM or similar project management credentials highly regarded.

Sharp commercial acumen and the confidence to manage multiple concurrent projects without missing a beat.

The people skills to influence, negotiate and build trust with clients, network owners and your own crews alike.

About us

We're a Perth-born, nationally-active civil, energy and transmission contractor with our sights firmly set on the infrastructure that matters. We back our people with real autonomy, real projects, and a seat at the table — plus a competitive, industry-leading salary package to match the scale of what you'll be delivering.