Project Manager - Power & Energy

About the role

WSP's Power & Energy team is growing and is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support major power infrastructure projects across Australia. Based in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane or Adelaide, you will manage multidisciplinary projects covering transmission, distribution, substation infrastructure, renewables and/or power generation, working closely with engineering teams, clients and project partners. The role takes ownership of projects from early planning and design through to delivery and close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering transmission, distribution, substation, renewables and power generation projects.
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle, from proposals and initiation through engineering, delivery and close-out.
• Develop and manage scope, budgets, schedules, forecasts and resourcing plans.
• Monitor financial performance, including costs, margins, invoicing, cash flow and forecasting.
• Manage risks, changes and commercial matters, and coordinate engineering, design, project controls, procurement and other disciplines.
• Establish project governance, reporting, quality and safety requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, support contract negotiations, proposals and commercial discussions, and build strong client relationships.
• Coordinate engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, and provide clear reporting on programme, budget, risk and scope.
• Support lessons learned and project close-out, and contribute to the growth of the Power & Energy business in Australia.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Approximately 4+ years' experience in engineering, infrastructure or project delivery.
• Demonstrated project management experience in power, energy, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, substations or other complex electrical infrastructure is highly regarded.
• Flexibility to undertake occasional project or client travel.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, delivery, commissioning and close-out.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, forecasts, project controls, risks and commercial outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality and sustainable project delivery.

The role offers a mix of office, site and hybrid working, with collaboration with local project teams and the national Transmission & Distribution specialists. Applications are made through the application link provided in the original posting.