Senior Electrical Project Manager | Tier 1 Construction & Defence (Adelaide)

Senior Electrical Project Manager | Tier 1 Construction & Defence (Adelaide)

10 Sep
|
Phaseblue
|
Adelaide

10 Sep

Phaseblue

Adelaide

Tier 1 Construction | Defence | Major Infrastructure

Phaseblue Group Pty Ltd | Adelaide SA

Lead Landmark Projects. Build High-Performing Teams. Shape South Australia's Future.

Phaseblue is seeking an exceptional Senior Electrical Project Manager to join our leadership team and drive the successful delivery of complex electrical infrastructure, defence, industrial and major construction projects throughout South Australia.

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished Project Manager to step into a senior leadership position with genuine influence across project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships and strategic growth.

If you are currently delivering projects for a Tier 1 contractor, defence prime, major electrical contractor or infrastructure delivery partner and are looking for the next stage of your career, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Phaseblue?

✅ Deliver major Defence, Industrial & Infrastructure Projects

✅ Senior leadership opportunity with direct influence on business growth

✅ Attractive executive remuneration package

✅ Vehicle allowance, technology package & performance incentives

✅ Join a respected South Australian contractor with an outstanding reputation

✅ Career pathway to Operations Manager and Executive Leadership

✅ Robust pipeline of Defence, Energy, Utilities and Major Infrastructure projects

✅ Values-driven company culture focused on safety, accountability and excellence

About Phaseblue

Phaseblue Pty Ltd is a proudly South Australian owned electrical contractor specialising in:

- Defence Infrastructure
- High Voltage Electrical Networks
- Power Distribution & Contestable Works
- Fibre, Data, CCTV and Security
- Major Electrical Construction
- Industrial Shutdowns & Maintenance
- Renewable Energy Infrastructure
- Civil Electrical Projects

Since 2014, we have built our reputation on delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently and professionally while creating long-term partnerships with our clients.



Our continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to help lead our next phase of expansion.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of electrical projects ranging from $2M to $30M+.

You will be responsible for leading project teams from tender handover through to commissioning, practical completion and defects liability while ensuring outstanding safety, quality, commercial and client outcomes.

You will play a key role in developing future leaders within the business while mentoring Project Managers, Engineers and Site Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead delivery of major Defence, Infrastructure and Tier 1 electrical projects
- Manage project financial performance, forecasting and profitability
- Oversee procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement
- Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
- Identify commercial opportunities and variation claims
- Drive project programming and resource planning
- Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and quality requirements
- Lead and develop project delivery teams
- Manage project risk, delay and disruption mitigation strategies
- Champion a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement
- Support tender development and business growth initiatives

About You You are a proven electrical project leader who thrives in complex environments and has a track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects.

Essential Experience

- Minimum 8+ years Project Management experience within electrical construction
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects exceeding $5M+




- Experience working on Tier 1, Defence, Major Infrastructure and Industrial projects
- Strong commercial and contractual management capability
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary project teams
- Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Strong understanding of Australian Standards and WHS legislation

Qualifications

- Electrical Trade Qualification
- Electrical Workers Licence
- Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Engineering or Construction Management
- White Card
- Current Driver's Licence

Highly Regarded

- Defence project experience
- High Voltage infrastructure experience
- SAPN experience and stakeholder relationships
- Contestable works delivery experience
- Estimating and pre-contracts experience
- Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)

What Success Looks Like Within your first 12 months you will:

- Successfully deliver key Defence and major infrastructure projects
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Improve project performance and operational efficiencies
- Strengthen and mentor our growing project delivery team
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the business

Our Commitment At Phaseblue, our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in leadership development, career progression and creating an environment where high performers are recognised and rewarded.

This position offers a genuine opportunity to join a growing contractor with the agility of a privately owned business and the capability to compete with Australia's largest delivery organisations.

Ready to Lead?

If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking to take ownership of major projects while building a long-term leadership career, we invite you to apply.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence.

Apply now and become part of Phaseblue's next chapter of growth.

📌 Senior Electrical Project Manager | Tier 1 Construction & Defence (Adelaide)
🏢 Phaseblue
📍 Adelaide

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