Electrical Project Manager – Major Projects

POWERPLANT Project Services exists to empower intelligent infrastructure solutions for a sustainable future. We care about delivering engineering solutions that meet customer requirements in unison with the need to develop a greener, environmentally sustainable future. Powerplant is an engineering service business delivering tailored network services, design and project management solutions to the utilities, urban development and infrastructure sector. An exciting and rewarding opportunity currently exists to join our team.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager reports to the Manager – Major Projects and is responsible for delivery of Overhead and Underground electrical distribution projects, private network and sustainable projects as part of our consultancy service.  The scope of services for the consultancy relates to utilities and private infrastructure including electrical and related Services. Projects include commercial developments, asset relocation projects, network improvement programs, private network, commercial development, sustainable and street lighting projects.

The Project Manager must ensure projects are constructed in accordance with utility and Australian standards and also achieve all requirements for network compliance. The Project Manager will work autonomously, and in conjunction with the broader Powerplant teams, under the direction of the Manager – Major Projects to deliver services as required by Powerplant’s clients.

Success in the Project Manager role will be achieved through high quality project management consulting services, extensive electrical industry expertise and as well as delivery of prompt and accurate communication.  It will require proactive engagement with clients, networks and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues impacting design and construction, and to ensure that client expectations are managed throughout the process.

The position will also support the overall business, our industry associates and the electricity distribution businesses to produce results that are responsive, accurate, and compliant with all standards and regulations.

 Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure the successful delivery of customer-initiated projects from project initiation (design) through to commissioning, completion and closeout
• Support the growth of Powerplant’s project management consultancy business for existing and emerging services
• Manage the delivery of projects safely, within budget and to agreed timelines and quality
• Support the business to build and maintain a center of excellence for project management including project scoping, risk and issues management, governance structures, project reporting, project plans, estimates and forecasts and resource planning
• Support the works management function within Powerplant including works processes, systems, resource requirements and project methodologies
• Leveraging software (Wrike) to streamline operations and enhance teamwork.
• Proactively manage customers and stakeholders such as utilities, developers, consultants and contractors
• Performing project related risk identification and mitigation plans
• Manage tendering processes of projects such as RFQ, evaluation and contract award
• Support and grow the delivery of new business opportunities and innovations
• Demonstrate commitment to Powerplant’s Business Values – People, Performance & Pride, and associated behaviours
• Be instrumental in establishing, monitoring, reporting and improving rates of compliance for completed works

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Electrical Project Manager – Major Projects Job in Hallam, Melbourne VIC – SEEK