Project Manager
Date: 26 Mar 2025
Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Company: TransGrid
At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.
As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.
The Opportunity | Open to Sydney & Newcastle Locations
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful execution of a portfolio of projects within the Class B - Synchronous Condenser Program, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This includes overseeing project planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination while maintaining a strong focus on commercial outcomes.
You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders to drive seamless project execution. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment where project objectives are met efficiently and effectively. You will develop and implement project management plans, ensuring clear deliverables and expectations, while monitoring progress to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Managing financial, contractual, and regulatory obligations will be a key aspect of the role, as well as overseeing procurement and contractor performance to ensure high-quality outcomes. Regular reporting to senior management and key stakeholders will be required to maintain transparency and alignment with business objectives.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex energy projects that have a direct impact on the future of Australia's electricity network.
A Day in the Life as a Project Manager at Transgrid
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure projects – specifically the Synchronous Condenser Project.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and risk management to meet key milestones.
- Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and safety requirements.
- Foster strong stakeholder relationships and effectively manage contractor performance.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project execution.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field – Electrical Engineering preferred, Civil & Industrial also highly regarded.
- Extensive experience managing large capital infrastructure projects in the energy sector.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and contract management.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
- The ability to identify and resolve project risks, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
Benefits & Perks
At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.
Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.
Applications close on the 9th of April 2025
Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!