Inner-City based position with occasional travel required & WFH options
National contractor delivering projects within resources, energy, and infrastructure
Infrastructure projects ranging $100M - $500M
Our client is one of Australia's leading construction company's specialising within the resource industry.
They are currently delivering projects across Australia in renewables and oil & gas.
With continued success and growth within the business, we are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the office-based team and help drive upcoming pipeline of work.
This role focuses on the critical front-end lifecycle of renewable projects where you will take ownership of procurement, tenders, and electrical design packages.
Working in tandem with a Civil Project Manager, you will collaborate closely to ensure seamless project integration from the earliest stages.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage the electrical scope of works from design review through to successful project tendering and execution
Lead strategic procurement activities, securing long-lead electrical items and managing subcontractor agreements
Oversee the planning, programming, and scheduling to meet strict project milestones
Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing technical expectations seamlessly




Travel to site to oversee initial site establishment, logistics setup, and the formal handover to the construction team
Conduct ongoing, occasional site visits to ensure safety, quality, and technical specifications are upheld during construction.
While this is an office-based position, you will follow the project lifecycle to the field.
When new projects come off, travel will be required to assist with initial site setup and the formal handover to construction delivery teams.
Once construction is fully underway, you will transition back to the office while making occasional site visits to monitor progress and maintain strong project alignment.
To be successful you must have a proven track record of delivering ($100M+) major energy or infrastructure projects specialising in the electrical field.
Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a relevant discipline are required.
Prior technical exposure to renewable energy projects: solar, wind or (BESS) is essential.
Strong commercial acumen with explicit experience navigating tenders, estimating, and contracts.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering peers.
Please apply if you would like to have a confidential chat with Samantha & find out further info!

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