Senior Project Manager

Downer Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

EAP Beyond Blue

Retail discounts

Job summary

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities division is seeking a seasoned leader to guide end-to-end delivery of high voltage substation projects across South Australia. You will manage scope, schedules and budgets while coordinating design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams and drive safety, quality and commercial outcomes. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and have extensive experience in

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management or Construction Management (or related discipline).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HV substation and utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, construction personnel and subcontractors.
• Drive safety, quality, environmental and commercial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Engineering Management

Construction Management

Job description

Opportunity

Lead major high voltage substation projects with Downer and help power Australia's energy future across South Australia.

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high voltage substation and utility infrastructure projects
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations
• Oversee engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
• Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising engineers, construction personnel and subcontractors
• Drive strong safety, quality, environmental and commercial performance

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers and ANZ
• The opportunity to lead major energy infrastructure projects and gain exposure to Australia's growing transmission, renewable energy and battery energy storage sectors
• A collaborative and high performing team environment with career development and leadership opportunities
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we're looking for

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Extensive experience delivering high voltage substation, transmission or utility infrastructure projects
• Proven capability leading multidisciplinary teams under EPC, Design and Construct or similar delivery models
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with renewable energy, transmission network or battery energy storage system experience highly regarded

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.