Senior Project Manager

TasNetworks; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Electricity discount

Volunteer days

Free onsite parking

Onsite gyms

Career pathways

All the equipment you need

Job summary

TasNetworks in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, with project values from $10 million to $100 million+.

This statewide, full-time role offers autonomy to lead across customers, contractors, regulators and internal teams, overseeing governance, commercial performance and risk. Regular site travel is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to lead investments.
• Ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across diverse groups.
• Clear communication and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Focused on safety, risk management and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects and programs from business case through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage project performance across scope, schedule, budget and risk to achieve approved outcomes.
• Provide commercial leadership through procurement, contract administration, negotiations and contractor management.
• Lead project governance, reporting and assurance activities, providing clear advice to executive forums.
• Build alignment across customers, contractors, regulators, landholders and internal teams to secure outcomes and manage risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget & cost control

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Project Management/Construction Management degree

Job description

TasNetworks is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our large customer connections team. You will lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning and asset handover. Working across projects valued from $10 million to $100 million+, you will balance commercial, customer, operational and regulatory priorities to ensure investments are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with approved objectives.

With a high level of autonomy, you will provide leadership across customers, contractors, regulators and internal teams to achieve project outcomes. You'll oversee governance, commercial and contractual performance, manage project risk, and provide clear recommendations to senior leaders, helping guide investment decisions and maintain project momentum. This statewide role involves regular site travel, complex stakeholder engagement and full lifecycle project delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects and programs from business case development through to construction, commissioning and asset handover.
• Manage project performance across scope, schedule, budget and risk to achieve approved commercial, operational and customer outcomes.
• Provide commercial leadership through procurement, contract administration, negotiations and the management of contractor performance and obligations.
• Lead project governance, reporting and assurance activities, providing clear advice and recommendations to executive and investment decision-making forums.
• Build alignment across customers, contractors, regulators, landholders and internal teams to secure project outcomes and effectively manage project risks.

About the role

TasNetworks is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our large customer connections team. You will lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning and asset handover. Working across projects valued from $10 million to $100 million+, you will balance commercial, customer, operational and regulatory priorities to ensure investments are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with approved objectives.

With a high level of autonomy, you will provide leadership across customers, contractors, regulators and internal teams to achieve project outcomes. You'll oversee governance, commercial and contractual performance, manage project risk, and provide clear recommendations to senior leaders, helping guide investment decisions and maintain project momentum. This statewide role involves regular site travel, complex stakeholder engagement and full lifecycle project delivery.

About you

You're an experienced project professional with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects where commercial, technical and regulatory considerations must be carefully balanced. You bring strong project management capability, commercial judgement and the confidence to lead significant investments from planning through to completion.

Known for your ability to build credibility and influence outcomes, you work effectively across diverse groups to maintain alignment and progress. You communicate clearly, make sound decisions under pressure and take a practical approach to managing risk, resolving challenges and achieving agreed objectives.

You will also offer:

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management (Desirable)
• Extensive experience managing full lifecycle construction projects (client-side advantageous).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project finances, procurement strategies and complex contracts.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Well-developed governance, assurance and executive reporting capability, with sound decision-making judgement.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity based out of our Cambridge office, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Great professional development opportunities (we have a contemporary OD Team)
• Flexible work arrangements (we really mean it)
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here .

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania's provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians - through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you're considering a move, Tasmania's capital city, historic Nipaluna/Hobart, offers an incredible setting for success in this role. Located on the picturesque river Derwent, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking world heritage wilderness areas just a short distance away. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle and have easy access to iconic destinations like Mona, Port Arthur, and the historic Hobart Waterfront. Nipaluna/Hobart will provide a captivating backdrop to your professional journey.

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.