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Ryde, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
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Ryde, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Leads large-scale high-voltage transmission line construction projects and portfolios, overseeing safety, cost, quality, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Manages multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams, develops client and stakeholder relationships, supports tenders and execution strategies, and promotes safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Provides coaching and leadership while managing commercial, contract, forecasting, and project delivery responsibilities.
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The Opportunity

As the Senior Project Manager, you will oversee project delivery teams and be responsible for driving safe, profitable and high-quality project outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to lead large scale transmission line construction programs, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. This role may be located Brisbane QLD, Melbourne VIC or Sydney, NSW. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the delivery of complex HV transmission line construction projects and portfolios.
  • Managing project performance across safety, cost, quality, schedule and client satisfaction.
  • Driving financial outcomes including revenue, EBIT, cash flow, forecasting and commercial performance.
  • Providing leadership, coaching and development to multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Supporting tender development, planning and execution strategies for future opportunities.
  • Championing a strong Zero Harm culture across all project activities.

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience delivering large scale high voltage transmission line construction projects.
  • Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong commercial, financial and contract management capability.
  • Demonstrated success leading geographically dispersed project teams.
  • Experience in project planning, programming and execution.
  • Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring capability.
  • Well-developed communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
  • A commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • PMBOK and/or CPPD accreditation will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At Downer, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop rewarding careers while working on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.
You will enjoy:

  • A competitive remuneration package
  • Roster flexibility
  • Career development and leadership opportunities
  • Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs
  • Supportive and collaborative team environments
  • The opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects
  • A strong commitment to safety, inclusion and professional growth

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy and Utilities business delivers integrated solutions across the entire lifecycle of critical infrastructure. We work with our customers to design, build, operate and maintain essential assets that connect communities and support Australia's energy future.
As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via email and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer and Downer will not be liable for any associated fees or costs.

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