Are you a highly experienced Electrical Project Manager ready to take ownership of a major regional operation?

Foundation Recruitment has partnered with a well-established and growing electrical contracting business seeking their new Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead its operations across Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Bundaberg.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished industry professional who can bring strong commercial acumen, operational discipline and a high level of professionalism to the business. You'll have the autonomy to run the regional operation, lead a substantial team and play an important role in the company's continued growth.

Based in the Hervey Bay office, you'll initially operate autonomously, with the opportunity to help establish and grow the local office and service divisions over time.

The project portfolio is diverse, spanning commercial, civil, infrastructure, residential and government projects.

What You'll Be Doing

- Taking ownership of electrical project operations across Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Bundaberg.
- Managing and coordinating a diverse portfolio of commercial and domestic electrical projects.
- Leading and overseeing a team of approximately 20–30 field and project staff.
- Managing projects across Bundaberg, including regular travel 1–2 days per week.
- Attending the Maroochydore head office weekly to work closely with senior management and participate in leadership meetings.
- Driving project performance through effective planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost control.




- Building strong client, stakeholder and internal relationships.
- Lifting operational standards, professionalism and accountability across the regional team.
- Working closely with senior management to identify opportunities for business growth and potentially expand local service divisions.

Project Experience
The successful candidate will ideally bring experience across a range of project types, including:

- Lifestyle villages, residential housing and clubhouses.
- Civil construction and infrastructure.
- Schools and education facilities.
- Police stations and government facilities.
- Retail developments.
- High-rise residential developments and apartments.

What We're Looking For

- Extensive experience managing electrical projects, ideally at a senior or regional management level.
- Robust leadership capability, with experience managing large project and field teams.
- A proven ability to independently manage operations across a large geographical area.
- Strong commercial understanding, including project budgets, financial performance and cost control.
- Experience working with Ergon and Energex portals.
- Experience with Simpro is highly desirable, but not essential.




- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated leader who can work autonomously while maintaining strong connections with head office.
- Someone who can bring a high level of professionalism, structure and accountability to the business.

What's On Offer

- Salary package of up to $180,000 + bonus, depending on experience.
- Brand-new Toyota Hilux with fuel card.
- Laptop and iPad.
- Brand-new tilt-panel office in Hervey Bay.
- Genuine autonomy to lead and shape regional operations.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to grow the regional operation and potentially establish additional service divisions.
- Direct access to and support from senior management.

Location & Travel

The successful candidate will be based in Hervey Bay, with responsibility for Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Bundaberg.

Regular travel to Bundaberg (approximately 1–2 days per week) and the Maroochydore head office (once per week) will be required.

Relocation assistance and relocation opportunities may be considered for the right candidate.

If you're an accomplished Electrical Project Manager looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where you can take ownership, influence business performance and make your mark across a growing regional operation, we'd like to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact Jo Morrison on 0405 867 171 for a confidential discussion.

📌 Electrical Project Manager (Queensland)
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