Electrical Project Manager (High Voltage)

About the role

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering testing and commissioning, substation maintenance and primary and secondary design for network businesses, generators and renewable energy developers across Australia. It is looking for an Electrical Project Manager to take full ownership of high voltage maintenance and commissioning projects, from planning and outage coordination through to close-out, working with engineers, test teams and clients across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project delivery: scope, programme, cost, quality and the client relationship.
• Develop and execute project management plans in line with PMBOK principles.
• Control programming, cost forecasting, purchasing, contract administration and subcontracted scopes.
• Coordinate network outages, site access and completion schedules with clients and network operators.
• Manage safety, quality and environmental requirements across projects.
• Monitor progress against programme and budget, take early corrective action and report promptly.
• Work with commissioning, design and maintenance teams to resolve issues and keep clients informed.

Required profile

• Trade or bachelor's qualification in an electrical discipline; project management study is an advantage.
• At least 5 years' project management experience on high voltage maintenance, testing and commissioning or substation projects.
• Working knowledge of the HV asset lifecycle: design, procurement, commissioning and maintenance.
• Current driver's licence.

Required skills

• Cost control, forecasting and contract administration.
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients and site teams.
• Leadership: influencing, motivating and delegating across project teams.

What we offer

• Full ownership of projects, with decisions made close to the work.
• A varied portfolio across transmission, distribution, BESS and renewables projects for clients such as ElectraNet, TasNetworks, Downer, Zinfra, Acciona, Vestas and Goldwind.
• Flexible working arrangements based in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate moving interstate.
• An attractive salary package benchmarked to experience.

To apply, upload your resume and answer the employer questions about legal entitlement to work in Australia, current state of residence, how you heard about Megavar, notice period and any visa restrictions.