Project Manager - Major Projects
About us:
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include a large number of households, as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.
We provide reliable, safe and affordable electricity and our businesses are independently rated as the best in the country for their efficiency. Sustaining this is all the more critical and challenging as greater electrification of homes, fleets and industries becomes a core strategy for reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.
At our organisation we value inclusive leadership and teams and celebrate the results of succeeding together, but our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within.
This is an exciting time to be a part of this industry, and this organisation.
About the Role:
This is an exciting permanent opportunity to join our team with the ability to be based at Geelong or Melbourne locations.
Reporting to the Project Director West of Melbourne this role will be responsible for delivering a pipeline of a of large customer connections related to data centre development.
In this role you will apply your working knowledge of project management principles and concepts, coupled with your experience in the electricity distribution and sub-transmission network, to take this role and really make your mark.
An opportunity that is rare to come by and will see you work with industry leaders to deliver critical projects, this is an opportunity that should not be missed.
What you’ll deliver:
- Management and Leadership of major projects to achieve on time, budget, quality, OH&S, environmental standards and ensuring customer and related financial and governance requirements.
- Provide effective project management ensuring the desired outcomes of the projects are delivered in accordance with the project scope of works.
- Preparation, evaluation and issue of tenders for construction, major plant and/or materials.
- Financial management including specific cost control, variation management, accurate month end reporting and project forecasting.
- Management of the relationship with the Customer and Electricity Network Groups to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met.
- Develop and manage effective customer relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation and review of conceptual and final project scopes associated with major projects.
- Management of projects through the full approval life cycle in line with the governance process.
- Develop and improve project management systems and implement in all business operations by capturing learnings and identifying opportunities.
- Ensure that all work activities are undertaken in accordance with Regulatory policies, work practices, processes and standards.
About you:
To succeed in this role you’ll have:
- A Tertiary Qualification in an Engineering or associated area/ discipline
- Ability to achieve Accreditation as a CPPM with the Australian Institute of Project Management: and/or
- Experience working with Project Management principles and Project Delivery Methodology in the electrical distribution and sub-transmission areas
- Proven ability in SAP and other project management, estimating and/or management tools.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Financial Management, project governance, forecasting and reporting.
- The ability to identify the project schedule of works during the planning stages to assess the risks, opportunities, resource requirements, major plant items, materials and construction work practices and methodologies.
- Demonstrable practical application of construction methodology and integration of this into the planning phases of the project
Your career with us:
We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.
With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits. https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits
Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.
What’s next?
If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by Friday 25th October 2024.
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.
Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.