Senior Project Manager

Downer Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Safety culture

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of major power projects across Western Australia, including substations, energy storage, transmission and renewable connections.

You will own the project lifecycle from opportunity development through commissioning and close-out, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring profitability, safety, schedule, quality and risk are optimised.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Project management qualification and AIPM CPPM accreditation preferred.
• Significant experience leading complex multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and successful delivery of major power projects across WA.
• Manage scope, schedules, resources and contractual milestones.
• Oversee governance, risks, changes and commercial performance.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide executive reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Safety leadership

Primavera P6

MS Project

Communication

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Enterprise systems

Job description

Join Downer as a Senior Project Manager and lead complex projects safely, efficiently, and successfully, exciting opportunity within power projects in Perth WA.

The opportunity

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of major power projects across Western Australia, with a focus on substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy connections and high voltage electrical infrastructure. This role will take accountability for projects across the complete lifecycle, from opportunity development and tendering through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation and close out. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners while maintaining a strong focus on safety, commercial performance, client satisfaction, schedule, quality and risk. As the primary project leader and client interface, you will be responsible for contractual performance, stakeholder engagement, project governance and the achievement of approved investment outcomes. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the Western Australian Power Projects business through tender development, client engagement, execution planning and continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include providing visible safety leadership and promoting a strong Zero Harm culture across all project activities. You will establish project execution plans and approved baselines, manage scope, schedules, resources and contractual milestones, and oversee project risks, issues, opportunities and change. You will maintain accountability for profitability, margins, cash flow, forecasts, Estimate at Completion and Cost to Complete performance. You will also manage contract obligations, variations, claims, extensions of time and subcontract administration in accordance with delegated authority and governance requirements. An important part of this position will be building trusted client relationships, leading governance meetings and executive reporting, resolving stakeholder matters and identifying opportunities to improve client outcomes. You will also coach and develop project personnel, foster a high performance culture and support capability development and succession planning.

What we're looking for

• You will be an accomplished project leader with significant experience delivering complex projects within the power, utilities, energy, mining or infrastructure sectors. You will have demonstrated experience delivering high voltage electrical infrastructure through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, together with strong commercial, contractual and client relationship capability.
• You will bring the following qualifications and experience.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• A project management qualification and AIPM CPPM accreditation, or an equivalent accreditation, is preferred
• A current driver's licence
• Significant experience leading complex multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong commercial acumen, including financial management, forecasting, reporting and contract administration
• Experience managing procurement, subcontractors, construction, commissioning and energisation activities
• Advanced capability in project governance, assurance, risk management and opportunity management
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, utility industry requirements and Western Australian work health and safety legislation
• Competency using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and enterprise project systems
• Experience in substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy connections or utility network infrastructure will be highly regarded.
• You will be a resilient and adaptable leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong delivery focus. Your communication, influencing, negotiation and decision making skills will enable you to lead complex and high risk projects while maintaining positive relationships with clients, team members, delivery partners and other stakeholders.

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead significant power infrastructure projects that support Western Australia's energy future
• A senior leadership position with accountability across the complete project lifecycle
• The opportunity to work with experienced engineering, commercial, construction and commissioning professionals
• A supportive environment focused on safety, collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities across Downer's broader Energy and Utilities portfolio
• A culture that values strong leadership, client outcomes and operational excellence

About Energy and Utilities

Downer's Energy and Utilities business provides essential services and infrastructure solutions across the power, gas, water, renewable energy and telecommunications sectors. Our teams work with customers and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure while delivering safe, reliable and sustainable outcomes. 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.