Switchboard Project Manager

The Company

LAI Group is one of Australia's largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia.

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking a Project Manager to join our team at our head office in Adelaide (Ferryden Park) within our Project Delivery department. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

Full-time Position

A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).

Salary based Position (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).

The Position

As a Project Manager for switchboards, you will be project managing the design and construction of custom-built switchboards for the Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewables Infrastructure and General Electrical Industry for our customers across Australia for a variety of industries.

As a Project Manager, you will provide leadership to switchboards projects, liaise with your site team and drive the program to an effective and successful conclusion. You will also develop project timeframes and correspond with the relevant stakeholders including the client, and internal staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers, develop, and maintain customer relationships.
• Take responsibility for all project documentation.
• Liaise with client regarding design approval and any variations during construction and manufacturing.
• Monitor workshop construction and fit out working with the Operations Manager.
• Inspect completed project prior to dispatch
• Organise dispatch of completed item.
• Establish and maintain accurate files for all project documentation, which ensure ease of retrieval.
• Aiding the project management team members as required.

The successful applicant will preferably have:

The successful candidate ideally has extensive experience working in a Project Management role on small to medium sized industrial projects. This role will offer an immediate start and an attractive rate of pay for the appropriate candidate.

• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills, coupled with effective trouble shooting skills.
• A strong technical background ideally in switchboard manufacturing.
• Experience and knowledge on project management principles.
• Ability to manage the competing demands of multi, simultaneous projects.
• Establishing, managing, and reporting on project schedule, delivery, and stake holder management.
• Advanced computer skills predominantly Excel, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and wiring rules.
• Ability to interpret single line diagrams and schematics.
• Switchboard design and experience

Desired Competencies

• Electrical Trade or Electrical Engineering Qualification.
• Project Management tertiary qualification.

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Excel, leadership, mental health awareness, etc.).
• Office uniform
• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.
• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.
• Corporate Private Health is available.
• Available company resources
• Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.

Company Business Licence Number: PGE147810