Job Description

THE ROLE

Join our dynamic Power Projects Team and lead the delivery of innovative high-voltage (HV) transmission projects across Australia as a skilled Senior Project Manager or as an ambitious Project Manager ready to advance your career. You will be based in one of our major capital cities, such as Milton (QLD), North Ryde (NSW), Underdale (SA), or Collins Street (VIC).

In this role, you will leverage your expertise to guide dedicated teams in ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and high-quality construction of HV infrastructure projects. Our goal is to meet client requirements, achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), and reach financial targets in line with Downer's delivery model framework.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will spend time in the office and on-site collaborating closely with a team of construction managers, project engineers, crew leaders, technical staff, and support personnel to efficiently deliver projects.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Guide and coach others to promote a Zero-Harm culture proactively and visibly.

• Responsible for implementing and contributing to developing project delivery plans to manage and control projects.

• Provide leadership & direction to achieve project objectives (includes standards and procedures and provide advice regarding technical issues)

• Manage projects per the Downer Project Management Delivery model.

• Support the estimating team to ensure robust tender inputs and provide support through Downer Governance reviews to ensure best practice estimating.

ABOUT YOU

You are a results-driven project leader with a proven track record delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects You bring technical strength, commercial acumen, and the ability to unite cross-functional teams under a common goal.

• A Trade or Engineering (Electrical or similar) qualification and/or a Diploma in Project Management.

• Experience delivering transmission or electrical infrastructure projects.

• High proficiency with computers and relevant software.

• Superior communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders upstream and downstream.

OUR OFFER

• A generous salary package and a flexible working environment.
• Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
• Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner , at ryan.delon@downergroup.com

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted