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Project Manager

Project Manager

Whizdom • Newcastle City Council, New South Wales, AU
1 day ago
Job description

Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Contract Administrator to oversee the delivery of electrical infrastructure and energy-related projects from initial planning through to completion and handover. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of project outcomes, coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and key stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

You will be responsible for reviewing technical documentation, managing project risks and variations, monitoring construction progress, and conducting site inspections to identify and rectify defects or non-conformances. A strong focus on electrical compliance, quality assurance, contractor performance, and workplace safety will be critical to success in the position.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Manage electrical projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
  • Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
  • Review electrical drawings, specifications, scope of works, and technical documentation.
  • Inspect electrical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, Australian Standards, and relevant regulations.
  • Monitor construction progress, quality, costs, and project schedules.
  • Conduct site inspections, identify defects/non-conformances, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
  • Manage project risks, technical issues, and changes to scope.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered safely.
  • Review progress claims, quantities, variations, and supporting documentation.
  • Promote a strong safety, quality, and compliance culture across electrical works.
  • Have a desire to achieve sustainable outcomes.

The Successful Candidate

  • Managing competing priorities
  • Ensuring electrical compliance
  • Maintaining project schedules
  • Quality control and defect management
  • Contractor management
  • Technical problem solving
  • Managing variations and scope changes
  • Safety management

Requirements of the role

  • Appropriate Electrical trade licence, working experience in electrical defect identification, solar design or installation, contract administration and project management.
  • A valid NSW Driver’s license and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays

What's on offer?

This contract is available from ASAP pending clearance of pre-employment checks for initially 12 months.

Located in Newcastle, NSW

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

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