Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $180k - $220k + Super + Car + Bonus
Industry: Electrical / Construction / Building Services
Employment Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
An opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major projects across Melbourne.
Working within an established project delivery team, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of electrical packages across large-scale construction projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects alongside experienced construction professionals, with access to the resources, systems and career development opportunities associated with a Tier 1 environment.
We are looking for a commercially minded Project Manager with a strong electrical background who can lead project teams, manage key stakeholders and drive successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects and packages, from planning through to commissioning and handover.
- Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, procurement schedules and delivery strategies.
- Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor project costs, cash flow, variations, progress claims and commercial performance.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, specifications and relevant Australian Standards.
- Manage project risks, resolve technical challenges and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with construction managers, site managers, engineers and other trades to coordinate project interfaces.
- Oversee quality assurance, safety compliance and project documentation.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Monitor project milestones and proactively address programme delays or delivery issues.
- Oversee testing, commissioning and final project handover.
- Provide regular reporting on project progress, financial performance and key risks.
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong electrical project delivery background and the ability to manage complex construction projects in a demanding environment.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Project Engineer ready to step up.
- Experience delivering electrical packages for a Tier 1 contractor, major electrical contractor or established building services contractor.
- A strong understanding of electrical construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
- Experience managing project budgets, procurement, subcontractors and commercial variations.
- The ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications and project documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach to programme management, risk mitigation and problem-solving.
- A sound understanding of WHS requirements, quality assurance and relevant Australian Standards.
- Relevant electrical engineering qualifications, trade qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor.
- Exposure to major, technically complex construction projects.
- Established project teams and strong internal support.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- The chance to take ownership of significant electrical project packages.
If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within a Tier 1 environment, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
