Senior Project Manager

EPEC Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working to support work/life

Ongoing training and development

Strong career progression in fast‑grow

On-site barista (Brisbane office)

Snack bar and drinks

Frequent team and social events

Professional memberships

EAP and novated leasing

Job summary

EPEC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex renewable energy projects including high voltage substations, transmission lines and BESS works in Brisbane.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead project teams from proposal through to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines and budgets while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• General Construction Induction is required.
• PMP or equivalent risk/contract management certifications are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of comprehensive project plans, proposals, deliverables, timelines and resources.
• Own project scope, objectives and success criteria with senior leadership.
• Lead the proposal process and ensure competitive, accurate bids.
• Identify risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead budget estimation and cost management during proposals.
• Provide strategic leadership to project teams to deliver on time, on budget and to high quality.
• Oversee schedules, resource allocation and budget management.
• Conduct site visits to resolve issues and engage stakeholders.
• Deliver high-level reporting on status, milestones and risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and manage expectations.
• Maintain project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and coach project staff; support WHS obligations and hazard identification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Adaptability

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/PM or related field

General Construction Induction

C Class Driver's Licence

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

• Lead cross-functional teams on complex, high-voltage infrastructure work
• Grow your career with a business scaling fast
• New South Brisbane office

• Lead cross-functional teams on complex, high-voltage infrastructure work
• Grow your career with a business scaling fast
• New South Brisbane office

About Us

EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner, providing HV power engineering, EPC (for substations, lines and BESS BoP), testing and compliance services, along with market modelling, SCADA and Hardware-in-the-Loop capability.

Since being founded in 2019, EPEC has grown rapidly to become a trusted delivery partner on some of Australia’s most complex renewable energy projects, from 400 MW solar farms and 200 MW battery storage systems to 330 kV substations delivered for international developers entering the Australian market for the first time. Founded by specialists in power system engineering, project delivery and generator compliance, our mission is to simplify the grid connection process and remove the uncertainty that costs projects time and money.

We manage connections to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through end-to-end solutions, from pre-enquiry through to connection, registration, testing, compliance and commercial operations. What sets EPEC apart is that everything is delivered in-house: power system modelling, EPC construction, SCADA, commissioning and compliance testing, all under one roof and one point of accountability.

The Role

EPEC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution and delivery of complex projects across our renewable energy portfolio, including high voltage substations, transmission lines and BESS works. Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead project teams from proposal through to completion, ensuring delivery stays aligned with client objectives, timelines and budgets while maintaining EPEC's standards for quality and safety.

This is a senior, client-facing role that combines strategic project leadership with hands‑on delivery oversight, and provides direction and mentorship to project administrators and wider project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, proposals, deliverables, timelines and resource allocation strategies.
• Take ownership of project scope, objectives and success criteria in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead the proposal process, including specification reviews, to deliver competitive and accurate bids.
• Spearhead risk assessments and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead project estimations and budget planning during the proposal phase.
• Provide strategic leadership to project teams, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to a high quality standard.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocation and budget management.
• Conduct site visits as needed to resolve issues and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver high-level reporting on project status, milestones, risks and corrective actions.
• Lead stakeholder collaboration to define project requirements and manage expectations.
• Take ownership of project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Support the development of project staff through mentoring, coaching and performance reviews.
• Lead WH&S obligations and identify hazards relevant to the workplace.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• General Construction Induction.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• 5+ years of project management experience in the delivery of high voltage substations, transmission lines and renewable projects.
• High-level knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage ambiguity and work effectively under pressure.
• PMP certification or equivalent, and additional certifications in risk or contract management, are highly regarded but not essential.

Why Join EPEC Group?

This is your chance to be part of a reputable, forward-thinking organisation with a strong brand and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Our six core values — Customer Centric, Certainty, Enjoyment, Future Focused, Integrity, and Safety — are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer

• Flexible working to support work/life balance
• Ongoing training and development
• Strong career progression opportunities in a fast-growing organisation
• On-site barista (Brisbane office)
• Fully stocked snack bar and drinks
• Frequent team and social events
• Professional memberships
• Access to EAP and novated leasing