Project Managers - Expression of Interest

Zenith Energy; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Energy is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead end-to-end delivery of off-grid power projects in remote Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Based in Perth, you will oversee planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to Operations, ensuring safety, quality, budget and schedule targets are met.

You will coordinate engineers, contractors and suppliers, driving timely delivery while maintaining strong client relationships and reporting on progress, risks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Proven track record in remote construction delivery.
• Experience delivering power generation, hybrid energy or similar industrial projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers and civil, mechanical and electrical work packages.
• Experience managing construction, commissioning and handover to operating teams.
• Strong planning, cost control, forecasting, risk and change management.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial implications of delivery decisions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, reliability and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project execution plans, scope, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning across work packages.
• Lead remote construction delivery, including mobilisation, logistics and site readiness.
• Drive safety and environmental performance throughout project delivery.
• Monitor progress, forecast costs and address risks and issues.
• Manage contractual commitments, variations and claims with Project Services and Legal.
• Maintain client relationships and report progress, risks and decisions clearly.
• Oversee QA, inspections, testing and defect resolution during construction.
• Lead commissioning and handover, including documentation, training and operational readiness.

Skills

Remote construction experience

Project leadership

Cost control

Scheduling

Contract management

Job description

Project Managers - Expression of Interest

Zenith Energy is a privately owned independent power producer backed by global investment firm KKR. We design, build, own and operate off-grid power stations that integrate thermal generation, renewable energy and battery storage for clients in remote locations across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

With new projects and further developments underway, we are seeking experienced Project Managers to join our growing Project Delivery team.

About the Role

You will lead projects from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover to Operations, taking responsibility for safety, quality, budget and schedule.

With support from Engineering and Project Services across cost control, commercial, scheduling and procurement, you will coordinate teams, contractors and suppliers to deliver reliable power stations built for long-term operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing project execution plans, scope, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, including interfaces across work packages.
• Leading remote construction delivery, including mobilisation, logistics, site readiness and contractor performance.
• Driving strong safety and environmental performance throughout project delivery.
• Monitoring progress, forecasting costs and addressing risks, delays and emerging issues.
• Managing contractual commitments, variations and claims with support from Project Services and Legal.
• Maintaining effective client relationships and reporting clearly on progress, risks and decisions.
• Ensuring quality assurance, inspections, testing and defect resolution throughout construction.
• Leading commissioning and handover, including documentation, training and operational readiness.

About You

You are a practical project leader who takes ownership and understands remote construction. You provide clear direction, exercise sound commercial judgement and work closely with site teams to deliver safely, on time and within budget.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing significant multidisciplinary construction projects valued at $100 million or more.
• Proven remote construction experience—this is essential.
• A track record of delivering power generation, hybrid energy or comparable industrial projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, equipment suppliers and civil, mechanical and electrical work packages.
• Experience managing construction, commissioning and handover to operating teams.
• Strong capability in planning, cost control, forecasting, risk and change management.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts and the commercial implications of delivery decisions.
• A commitment to safety, quality, reliability and maintainability.

This role is based in Perth and requires travel to remote project sites.

Why join Zenith?

Join a growing energy business where you can influence project delivery and see the assets you build become part of our operating portfolio. You will work across technologies and disciplines, contribute practical improvements and collaborate with the people who will operate and maintain what you deliver.

Zenith Energy is creating an innovative and reliable renewable energy future, today. We specialise in bespoke off-grid power generation and urban microgrids, with a focus on renewable energy generation.

We integrate a complete range of thermal, hybrid and sustainable energy, together with innovative technologies, to deliver greener, cost-effective and reliable solutions for clients.

Zenith Energy has publicly announced 2035 as the target for hitting Net Zero, and we are confident it presents the right balance of ambition and ability. Zenith is taking responsibility for the ethical impact and sustainability of its power generation, enabling clients to take steps forward in the ESG space.

Zenith Energy is creating an innovative and reliable renewable energy future, today. We specialise in bespoke off-grid power generation and urban microgrids, with a focus on renewable energy generation.

We integrate a complete range of thermal, hybrid and sustainable energy, together with innovative technologies, to deliver greener, cost-effective and reliable solutions for clients.

Zenith Energy has publicly announced 2035 as the target for hitting Net Zero, and we are confident it presents the right balance of ambition and ability. Zenith is taking responsibility for the ethical impact and sustainability of its power generation, enabling clients to take steps forward in the ESG space.

Zenith Energy is creating an innovative and reliable renewable energy future, today. We specialise in bespoke off-grid power generation and urban microgrids, with a focus on renewable energy generation.

We integrate a complete range of thermal, hybrid and sustainable energy, together with innovative technologies, to deliver greener, cost-effective and reliable solutions for clients.

Zenith Energy has publicly announced 2035 as the target for hitting Net Zero, and we are confident it presents the right balance of ambition and ability. Zenith is taking responsibility for the ethical impact and sustainability of its power generation, enabling clients to take steps forward in the ESG space.