Senior Project Manager

Full House Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Full House Australia seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead its utilities function from our Sydney head office. The role is a predominantly office-based leadership position overseeing a team of Project Managers delivering civil and electrical utility projects across greater Sydney.

You will own the overall programme, safety, quality and commercial performance for the utilities portfolio, provide direction and reporting, mentor PMs, and manage stakeholder interfaces to protect schedule and margin.

Qualifications

• Background in civil infrastructure, utilities or electrical networks.
• Experience leading other Project Managers and overseeing multiple projects.
• Operational leadership including cost control, forecasting, risk management and HSEQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of around 5 Project Managers who oversee a broader delivery group.
• Own overall programme, safety, quality and commercial performance for the utilities portfolio.
• Provide direction, structure and reporting across LV/HV network and civil utility works.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, setting standards for project delivery.
• Manage key stakeholder interfaces and approvals to protect schedule and margin.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

Job description

Location: Sydney, NSW

Overview

An established infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead its utilities function. This is a senior operational leadership role sitting above a team of Project Managers who deliver civil and electrical utility projects across greater Sydney. It is a predominantly office‑based leadership role, based in Sydney head office, overseeing Project Managers who run site delivery across a mix of major infrastructure and fast‑paced utilities projects.

The utilities team supports and partners on Tier 1 and major infrastructure projects, delivering large energy connections, working with transport and local government clients, and supplying networks into road, rail, logistics and data centre programs. They handle both larger programs and smaller, fast‑paced jobs, including subdivisions, asset relocations, renewables, substations and battery projects.

Role focus

• Lead a team of around 5 Project Managers, who in turn oversee a broader delivery group of approximately 25 SPE's, PE's and supervisors.
• Own overall programme, safety, quality and commercial performance for the utilities portfolio, rather than managing individual projects day to day.
• Provide direction, structure and reporting across LV/HV network and civil utility works, including relocations, corridors and associated infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, setting standards and supporting them to manage their own projects and teams effectively.
• Manage key stakeholder and authority interfaces, helping PMs secure approvals and protect schedule and margin.

Requirements

• Background in civil infrastructure, utilities or electrical networks – open to both traditional civil and power‑utilities experience.
• Experience leading other Project Managers and overseeing multiple projects or programs at once.
• Proven operational leadership covering cost control, forecasting, risk management and HSEQ.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to influence upwards and support teams on the ground.