About the Company
MEC NT are proud to be a locally owned and operated business delivering high-quality Electrical and Civil construction solutions across the Northern Territory.
From urban infrastructure and Defence facilities to remote community power systems, solar installations, and HV/LV works — our footprint spans Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Groote Eylandt, and the many communities in between.
With several major Government and Defence projects now underway, we're growing our team to meet the demand.
Our diverse project portfolio and commitment to excellence make MEC NT a trusted name in powering progress across the Territory.
About the Role:
MEC NT are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager - Communications to lead the successful delivery of communications and technology infrastructure projects across Northern Australia.
This is a senior position combining project leadership, technical expertise and commercial responsibility across Defence, Government, industrial and critical infrastructure projects.
You'll be responsible for managing projects from award through to completion, while providing technical leadership and building strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
What you'll be doing:
Managing communications and technology projects to completion
Planning and coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers
Managing project budgets and forecasting
Identifying and managing project risks
Delivering projects safely, on time and within budget
Managing client and stakeholder relationships
Coordinating procurement and long-lead equipment
Managing testing, commissioning and handover activities




Reviewing technical documentation and designs
Mentoring and supporting Communications personnel
Projects may involve:
Structured cabling systems
Fibre optic infrastructure
Defence communications infrastructure
CCTV and security systems
Access control systems
Network infrastructure
Government and critical infrastructure projects
Integrated technology systems
What we're looking for
Australian Citizens
Defence clearance or able to obtain
Demonstrated communications or technology project management experience
Strong technical understanding of communications infrastructure
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Client-facing project delivery experience
The ability to lead teams and drive outcomes
ACMA Registration, Fibre Endorsements and Defence project experience will be highly regarded.
What we're offering:
Immediate start
Market-competitive salary package based on experience, plus company car
Diverse and interesting projects across the NT
Strong pipeline of work and long-term career stability
Exposure to major Defence and infrastructure projects
Supportive management team and positive workplace culture
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Join a well-established company with a strong pipeline of projects and a great reputation across the NT
A supportive team culture with regular social events and team BBQs
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📌 Technical Project Manager – Communications (Darwin)
🏢 MEC NT
📍 Darwin