Are you a hands‑on Project Manager who thrives in complex, operational environments and enjoys driving projects from start to finish? We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical Transport and Field Service projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

This is a key role where you’ll balance delivery, stakeholder engagement, commercial outcomes, and team leadership in a fast‑paced, technically driven environment.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of project delivery from initiation through to job closure. You’ll manage contracts, coordinate resources, track schedules and costs, and work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in developing high‑performing teams and strengthening relationships with key customers.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Transport and Field Service projects from initiation through to completion

Monitor project progress, driving schedules and budgets to achieve agreed outcomes

Manage procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment

Administer and manage contracts, including commercial and contractual obligations

Collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Proactively manage customer expectations through regular, accurate communication

Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts

Lead, support and develop project and administration teams to meet performance targets

What You’ll Bring





Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills

Ability to build rapport quickly with customers and internal teams

Calm, confident approach when working under pressure

Excellent time management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Clear, confident communicator with strong reporting skills

High level of financial and commercial acumen

Sound understanding of legal terms, conditions and contractual risk

Strong negotiation capability

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Degree or advanced qualifications and demonstrated capability in Project Management

Proven stakeholder management experience within heavy industry or equipment environments

Strong contract management and administration experience

Leadership experience managing contract administrators, contract managers and scheduling resources

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools within a project‑based or jobbing workplace

Excellent English reading and writing skills

Well Regarded

5+ years’ project management experience in operational environments, ideally within the high voltage service industry

Degree qualification in Engineering, Business Management or similar

Experience in the design and manufacture of power transformers

Why Join Us?

You’ll work on technically complex and meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and play a key role in delivering outcomes that matter to customers and the business. This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys ownership, challenge, and impact.

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📌 Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Wilson Transformer
📍 Melbourne