Project Manager, Electrical, Defence

About the Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their growing Defence division, delivering electrical installation and fit out projects across Defence sites in NSW.

We are looking for someone with a strong electrical background who has progressed into Project Management and has experience delivering large-scale electrical projects.

Previous Defence, on base installation experience and an AGSVA Security Clearance are highly preferred.

The Role

You will manage multiple electrical projects from planning and estimation through to delivery, commissioning and handover.

Projects can be valued at $5M+, with responsibility for managing project budgets, subcontractors, electricians, procurement, scheduling and client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage electrical projects from start to completion
• Manage multiple projects and approximately $750K of project delivery per month
• Coordinate electricians, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Manage budgets, forecasts, variations and project costs
• Support estimating, quoting and project planning
• Manage project schedules and ensure delivery milestones are achieved
• Liaise with Defence, Commonwealth and other project stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical trade background and qualifications
• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager
• Experience delivering electrical installation, construction or fit out projects
• Experience managing projects valued around $5M or above
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgets, variations and electrical project delivery
• Experience managing subcontractors and electrical site teams
• Australian Citizenship
• Ability to pass Defence and Police background screening
• AGSVA Security Clearance, ideally NV1, highly regarded
• Previous Defence project experience highly regarded
• Previous on base Defence electrical installation experience or site access clearance strongly preferred

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work across major Defence projects
• Strong and growing pipeline of electrical work
• Work with an established national Defence team
• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance
• Long-term career and project opportunities within the Defence sector