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Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Project Manager | Power Projects (Subs/BESS)

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Lead HV substation & BESS projects powering Australia's energy future. Drive delivery, safety & innovation with Downer's Power Projects team.

THE ROLE

Step into a pivotal leadership role in Australia's renewable energy transition. As a Project Manager in Downer's Power Projects team, you'll oversee the safe, high-quality, cost-effective delivery of high-voltage substations and Battery Energy Storage System projects across Queensland.

This is your chance to work on innovative infrastructure that links clean energy to the grid. You will lead dedicated delivery teams and collaborate with skilled engineers, construction managers, and technical staff. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will manage complex, large-scale energy infrastructure projects from planning to completion. Your emphasis will be on delivering excellent results, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting a culture of Zero Harm.

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 following 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. Additionally, you must possess experience delivering electrical utility projects.High proficiency with computers and relevant software.Superior communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders both upstream and downstream.OUR OFFERA highly supportive, team-orientated organisation with opportunities for a hybrid work structure after six months.Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company.There are structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model.A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue.Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ.ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group's Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect 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.

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you

For more information, please contact Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at

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.

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