Senior Project Manager And Project Manager

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• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
• Access to corporate discounts | Fitness Passport | EAP
• Preferred location Sydney or Newcastle. Can also be based in any other depot across NSW;
  • Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and Yass

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager and a Project Manager to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

The Senior Project Manager will develop and implement the project management function for Class B ($80-$500M) projects to ensure the customer connection to the Transgrid transmission network are delivered on time, within budget, to the specified standards, in accordance with Transgrid policies and procedures. The project management function will include but not be limited to:

• Management and coordination of all project activities related to their section of the project
• Project Governance and Assurance
• Project Tracking and Reporting

As the Senior Project Manager, you will support the Project Director in the project development and bidding process, assist in preparing the program, internal cost estimates, organisation chart, and management plans. You will also provide mentorship and guidance to the team and provide input to their performance and development plans. This includes developing and implementing training programs to impart skills/knowledge and driving a high-performance work culture,

The Project Manager will deliver the project management function for Class B ($80-$500M) projects, in accordance with Transgrid policies and procedures. You will support the Senior Project Manager in the project development and bidding process, assist in preparing the program, internal cost estimates, and management plans.

The roles will also support overall project assurance, establish, and provide advice, information and reports on project performance and develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

About you

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in engineering or relevant discipline
  • Desirable requirements in Project Management qualifications at diploma or advanced diploma or degree level
• Experience in project development, contract management and negotiation
• High level business and commercial acumen 
• Highly collaborative and decisive behaviour style
• High level ability to think outside the box and drive change.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing large capital High Voltage Substations and/or Transmission Lines projects.

  Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Who we are

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on Friday, 21 June 2024

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.  We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.