Job Description

12-month CONTRACT with potential extensions

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Onsiteworking arrangement (5 days in Canberra CBD)

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Daily rate: $950 (inc SUPER)

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ROLE OVERVIEW

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Project Manager (Electrical Substation) with solid experience of both the commercial and technical aspects of delivering electrical substation and distribution projects. You will manage a portfolio of new infrastructure projects, supporting the growth of the electricity network. At this stage most of the work is conduit/cable laying.

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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Oversee all project delivery phases, from tender to closeout, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

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Efficiently plan and coordinate project delivery to meet or exceed customer requirements.

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Manage field-based activities, including time, cost, quality, and safety, in collaboration with a project team (engineer, construction manager, and field leaders).

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Conduct risk assessments and workshops to mitigate HSE and enterprise risks.

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Lead communication with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives, through status updates, board papers, and memos.

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Ensure full compliance with HSEQ Management and Risk Management Plans.

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Apply PMBOK-based frameworks to produce Project Management Plans and related documentation.

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Maintain project schedules using MS Project, manage resources, and forecast costs using SAP and Excel.

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MORE ABOUT YOU

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Proven experience in projects within utilities infrastructure or industrial electrical environments.

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Extensive proven experience working with HV systems in Transmission Lines and/or Substations.

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Documented experience working with HV systems in construction, industrial, or utility environments.

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Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes whilst develop solid working relationships.

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Ability to lead and motivate teams and subcontractors to achieve project milestones.

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Expertise in managing budgets, controlling costs, and delivering financial outcomes.

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Advanced skills in MS Office, including MS Project; SAP experience is a plus.

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A degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, is highly desired.

📌 Project Manager (Electrical Substation) (Canberra)
🏢 Aurec Group
📍 Canberra