The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Regional Electrical Director, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering optimal project outcomes across the full lifecycle of Electrical, Communications, and Mechanical infrastructure projects at Downer Energy & Utilities based in Brisbane.
This role oversees the end-to-end phases of design, construction, delivery, and commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in driving performance, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements.
What we are looking for
- Tertiary qualification specialised in Electrical Sectors
Tertiary qualification in Project Management
- Leadership qualification
- Minimum 10 years of complex project management experience within the Construction sector specifically Water
- Demonstrated experience in Management of safety, quality and environmental issues
- Management of HR and IR 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
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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 specialised in Electrical Sectors
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management
- Leadership qualification
- Minimum 10 years of complex project management experience within the Construction sector specifically Water
- Demonstrated experience in management of safety, quality and environmental issues
- Management of HR and IR issues
- Sub-contractor management
- Financial management and reporting, including budgeting and forecasting
- Production and productivity reporting
- Proven team management and leadership experience
- Proven direct workforce management
- Demonstrated experience driving and achieving results
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.
