Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy & Grid Delivery

Downer; Ryde; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits

Career development and growth

Competitive remuneration package

Safety focused culture

Ongoing training and mentoring

ASX-listed company experience

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Telco and Network Services within the New Energy Business. The role is based in North Ryde with regular travel across the Sydney region.

You will drive planning, delivery, cost optimisation, and risk management while mentoring a high-performing PM team and maintaining strong customer relationships for ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• PM qualification or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with solar infrastructure construction and BESS technology.
• Able to deliver projects while facilities remain operational.
• Experience preparing contract financial summaries and monthly reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Telco and Network Services - New Energy projects.
• Oversee planning, delivery, reporting, risk, cost, and close-out activities.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing PM team.
• Drive a Zero Harm safety culture across all activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the region.
• Build strong customer relationships to support project delivery and growth.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Project Management qualification

Bachelor's degree in PM/Engineering/Electrical/Business

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Telco and Network Services within the New Energy Business. The role is based in North Ryde with regular travel across the Sydney region.

You will drive planning, delivery, cost optimisation, and risk management while mentoring a high-performing PM team and maintaining strong customer relationships for ongoing growth.