$140K–$160K + Super | Hunter Region | Major Industrial Projects

Join a growing Hunter-based Industrial Electrical contractor delivering major projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to join an established and highly regarded Industrial electrical contractor with a solid pipeline of major project work in the Mining, Ports and Water Infrastructure industries across Newcastle and the Hunter.

The business has built a reputation around quality project delivery, strong teamwork, safety and investing in its people. With continued growth and a healthy project pipeline, this is an opportunity to join a business where you can build a long term career rather than simply move from project to project.

You’ll work alongside an experienced project and site team, with genuine ownership of the commercial and contractual side of projects valued at approximately $5M at any one time.

Why Join?

- $140K–$160K + Super, depending on experience
- Work on a diverse range of industrial and infrastructure projects
- Manage approximately $5M+ of projects at any one time
- Strong pipeline of local Hunter and Newcastle projects
- Newcastle based, no FIFO or extended away work – be home with your family
- Work with an experienced and supportive project team
- Genuine opportunity to take ownership and make an impact
- Strong focus on quality, safety and teamwork
- Advance your career with a growing business that invests in your ongoing training, development and long term progression
- Permanent position, or contract opportunity for the right candidate




- Join a business that values its people and recognises high performance

About the Role

As Electrical Project Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects across the Hunter.

While you'll work closely with the General Manager, Clients and onsite teams, a significant focus of the position will be commercial and contractual management.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects remain commercially controlled, contractual obligations are met and key notices, claims and documentation are managed within required timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and administer project contracts across multiple projects
- Develop and maintain project programs using Microsoft Project
- Manage EOTs, variations, reports, NCR’s and contractual notices, ensuring all requirements are met within the relevant timeframes
- Oversee project budgets and commercial performance, reporting directly to the General Manager
- Manage procurement and subcontractor/supplier commercial processes
- Attend site and project meetings, providing commercial and contractual input
- Manage monthly progress claims and project reporting
- Support tendering and project planning as required
- Manage project HR requirements





About You

We're looking for an experienced project professional who combines strong Industrial Electrical project knowledge with commercial and contractual capability.

You'll ideally have:

- An Electrical background either as a construction or engineering professional
- Strong understanding of project contracts and commercial processes
- Demonstrated experience with EOTs, variations and contractual notices
- Experience managing project budgets and commercial reporting
- Strong procurement and subcontractor management experience
- Experience with project programming, ideally Microsoft Project
- Excellent organisational and documentation skills
- Able to meet and administer project and company KPI’s in relation to projects
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional reports and correspondence
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Experience in projects based around mining, ports and heavy infrastructure

The Opportunity

You’ll have genuine responsibility for the commercial and contractual performance of significant projects, while working closely with the people delivering them onsite.

For the right person, there is flexibility around the employment structure, with permanent and 6–12 month contract arrangements available depending on experience and availability.

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