Electrical Project Manager | $180,000-$200,000 + Super + Vehicle Perth or Bunbury | Industrial Electrical, E&I;, Switchrooms & Automation The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join an established and growing industrial electrical engineering and manufacturing business, with opportunities based in Perth or Bunbury.

Specialising in the delivery of complex electrical solutions for the resources and defence sectors, the business provides end-to-end project capabilities spanning engineering and design, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.

This role will suit a technically minded and commercially astute Project Manager with a contractor-side background who understands how electrical projects are delivered from initial design through to final handover.

You will manage projects involving switchrooms, electrical and instrumentation (E&I;), integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, construction, procurement and client teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

The position is predominantly office-based, with ad hoc travel to project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

- End-to-End Project Delivery: Manage electrical projects from design and engineering through manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
- Technical Project Management: Coordinate the delivery of switchrooms, E&I; packages, integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation solutions, ensuring technical specifications and client requirements are met.
- Engineering and Manufacturing Coordination: Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose, manufacturing requirements are understood and project deliverables align with construction and installation schedules.
- Construction and Commissioning: Oversee site installation activities,



coordinate contractors and subcontractors, and manage testing, commissioning, defects and final handover.
- Commercial Management: Take ownership of project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, variations, procurement and financial reporting to ensure projects meet commercial targets.
- Scheduling and Resource Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate personnel and resources, and proactively manage project milestones and delivery risks.
- Risk, Safety and Quality: Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, electrical regulations, contractual obligations, quality requirements and OHSEQ procedures.
- Client and Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, resolving technical and commercial issues throughout project delivery.
- Tendering and Business Development: Contribute to estimating, tender submissions and identifying opportunities to support the continued growth of the business.

About You You will be an established Electrical Project Manager who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial capability and a practical understanding of project delivery within a contractor environment.

To Be Considered, You Will Bring

- Demonstrated experience working as an Electrical Project Manager, ideally delivering industrial electrical projects from design through to commissioning.
- A contractor-side background in electrical engineering, construction, manufacturing or industrial project delivery.
- Relevant experience with switchrooms, E&I; packages,



integrated control systems, automation and instrumentation.
- Robust technical aptitude and the ability to engage confidently with engineering teams, interpret technical requirements and resolve project challenges.
- A working knowledge of the complete project lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
- Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost control, procurement and variation management.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
- A background in the resources and/or defence sectors will be highly regarded.
- Strong communication, planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach to managing risks, maintaining quality and delivering projects to agreed timeframes and budgets.
- A current White Card and WA driver's licence.
- Full Australian working rights are essential. Applicants without full Australian working rights cannot be considered.

What's on Offer?
- $180,000-$200,000 salary + superannuation + vehicle.
- Choice of Perth or Bunbury office location.
- Predominantly office-based position with ad hoc site travel.
- Exposure to technically complex projects across the resources and defence sectors.
- Involvement in end-to-end project delivery across design, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
- Opportunity to join a growing specialist business where technical capability and commercial performance are valued.

Apply Now If you are a technically strong, commercially focused Electrical Project Manager with contractor-side experience and a background in industrial electrical project delivery, we would welcome your application.

Contact: Chris Wright | CGC Recruitment

Email: [email protected]

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📌 Electrical Project Manager (Perth)
🏢 CGC Recruitment
📍 Perth