Senior Project Manager - HV Substations & Transmission

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver major capital infrastructure works across the NSW/ACT transmission network. You will lead the project management function, ensure alignment with Transgrid policies, and collaborate with the Project Delivery Manager to keep executives informed on status and plans.

The role requires degree-level engineering qualifications, extensive HV substation and transmission Line experience, and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering large capital HV substations and transmission lines.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with collaborative style.
• Experience in contract management and field construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project elements to deliver on budget, quality, schedule and commercial outcomes across large HV substations and transmission lines projects.
• Manage risk, quality, resources, communications, procurement and cost control across project scope.
• Support project planning and schedule management, monitoring performance and flagging issues early.
• Establish and manage contracts, negotiate with contractors, and monitor contractor performance.
• Support project assurance activities, including HSEQ construction assurance.
• Coordinate third-party interfaces and stakeholder engagement to keep the integrated project schedule on track.
• Provide timely, high-quality reporting on project performance, including Management Plans and ad-hoc submissions.
• Build strong working relationships across a matrixed organisation, driving a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Transgrid is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver major capital infrastructure works across the NSW/ACT transmission network. You will lead the project management function, ensure alignment with Transgrid policies, and collaborate with the Project Delivery Manager to keep executives informed on status and plans.

The role requires degree-level engineering qualifications, extensive HV substation and transmission Line experience, and strong commercial acumen.