HV Cable Installation Project Manager

About the role

Zenviron is seeking an experienced HV Cable Reticulation Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Wind Farm project in the Hunter Region, NSW. Initially based in the Newcastle office, you will support planning, procurement and pre-construction activities before moving to site during construction. The role leads the planning, coordination and delivery of high-voltage cable reticulation works, ensuring safe and efficient underground electrical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead HV cable installation from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage installation of underground HV cables, conduits, pits, trenches, fibre optic systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities and stakeholder interfaces.
• Organise plant procurement, including new, dry hire and wet hire plant via subcontractors.
• Build site delivery teams of personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure works meet specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, schedules and productivity; drive construction planning and sequencing.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and energisation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, technical issues and construction interfaces, and build relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Project Engineer or similar.
• Previous experience on HV cable reticulation, underground power, substation, transmission, utilities or renewable energy projects.
• Experience coordinating testing, commissioning and energisation.
• Ability to manage large subcontract packages and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, procurement and contract management.
• Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related qualification highly regarded.
• Candidates based in Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Dubbo or the Mid North Coast; preference for those able to start from the Newcastle office.

Required skills

• Underground cable installation methods, trenching, conduit systems, jointing, termination and cable testing.
• Testing, commissioning and energisation coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

What we offer

• DIDO basis with camp accommodation provided.
• Roster arrangements designed to maximise time at home.
• A competitive remuneration package.