HV Project Manager role in Sydney

Project Manager – High Voltage Products

Overview

Are you ready to shape the delivery of Australia’s critical energy infrastructure? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our Project Execution team. In this role, you will take ownership of medium to large, high-complexity high-voltage projects, ensuring their successful delivery from contract handover through to customer acceptance and close-out.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global technology leader, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including sales-to-execution handover, contract review, project kick-off, execution planning, monitoring, customer acceptance, and formal close-out.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, resources, and deliverables, addressing issues and constraints proactively.
• Monitor financial performance, including revenue, invoicing, cost, expenses, cash flow, and profitability, while maintaining accurate forecasts and progress reports.
• Identify, qualify, and manage risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and contingency plans to improve project outcomes.
• Handle disciplined contract, variation, and claims management, ensuring customer change requests are documented and approved.
• Act as the primary customer contact for project-related matters, fostering strong relationships and clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, supply chain, suppliers, subcontractors, logistics, site activities, and testing requirements.
• Review and manage project documentation, including drawings, schedules, reports, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, quality standards, and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Capture and share lessons learned, contribute to project reviews, and enhance project execution tools and processes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and mentor junior project professionals as needed.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive project management experience in the high-voltage electrical industry or a comparable energy, infrastructure, or heavy-industry environment.
• Proven expertise in managing scope, schedule, cost, resources, suppliers, and subcontractors from handover to completion.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment and substations; experience with Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and transmission/distribution products is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with primary and schematic drawings for high-voltage products, as well as applicable IEC and Australian Standards.
• Solid commercial and contractual skills, including contract review, risk management, variations, and claims.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across local and international locations.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Leading project meetings and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress and financial performance, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Addressing technical and commercial challenges, resolving issues, and mitigating risks.
• Reviewing and approving project documentation, including technical drawings and reports.
• Engaging with customers to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and site teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate project forecasts.

Benefits

By joining our team, you will enjoy:

• Career growth and development opportunities within a global organisation.
• Exposure to complex and critical high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and support for project management certification.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Requirements

• Work Eligibility: Australian permanent residency or citizenship is required.
• Travel: Local and overseas travel may be required to support customers, factories, suppliers, and project activities.

Join us and contribute to advancing a sustainable energy future while playing a key role in delivering major high-voltage infrastructure projects across Australia. If you are a proactive and results-driven professional with a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply today!