The Opportunity
Reporting to the Electrical Regional Manager, this exciting opportunity for a new Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical, communications, and mechanical infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle from design and construction through to delivery and commissioning.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while working collaboratively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams across Downer Energy & Utilities.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects within a dynamic and supportive environment focused on safety, performance, and operational excellence.
What we are looking for
- Tertiary qualification specialised in Electrical
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management
- Leadership qualifications (Frontline Management or the like)
- Minimum 5 years of complex project management experience within the Construction sector, specifically Water
- Experience in Management of safety, quality and environmental issues
- Sub-contractor management
- Financial management and reporting, including budgeting and forecasting
- Production & Productivity reporting
- Proven team management and leadership experience
- Proven direct workforce management
- Demonstrated experience driving & achieving results
What we offer
- Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
- Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
- Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
- Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities…Downer's Energy & Utilities 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.
Downer Group is 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.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
About UsAt Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. About the TeamDowner's Energy & Utilities 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.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification specializing in Electrical
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management
- Leadership qualification, such as Frontline Management
- Minimum 5 years of complex project management experience within the construction sector, specifically water
- Experience managing safety, quality, and environmental issues
- Subcontractor management experience
- Financial management and reporting experience, including budgeting and forecasting
- Production and productivity reporting experience
- Proven team management and leadership experience
- Proven direct workforce management experience
- Demonstrated experience driving and achieving results
Downer Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Downer Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Downer Group.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime, penalty rates, and structured allowances are often viewed as strong earners that lift overall compensation, particularly in field and trade roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP, mental-health support, health checks, flu vaccinations, and retail discounts are consistently highlighted as valuable parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options include parental leave and domestic-violence leave, contributing to a broader benefits offering across different life stages.
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What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
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