Project Director

The opportunity

A rare opportunity has become available to work on some of Downer’s most crucial Power Projects. We are now seeking an experienced Project Director to lead, plan, direct and control the design and construction of transmission line and substation infrastructure (HV Transmission Infrastructure) projects up to $500m, through assigned team members. The successful incumbent can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

What you’ll do

• Manage all aspects of project delivery from site and team-setup to handover through the application of Downer Project Management tools and systems
• Develop and review design, environmental, community and construction planning and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates
• Responsible for the successful completion of the project, in accordance with Zero Harm objectives, client requirements, quality, time and costs constraints to achieve profit objectives
• Implement corrective measures to address negative variances to budget/business risks
• Analyse project performance/trends and provide recommendations for business improvement/ growth
• Maintain schedules and planning to meet objectives / projects
• Responsible for the day-to-day management / compliance to the Project Safety & Environment Management Plans
• Undertake regular review of phased forecasts and ensure forecasts are accurate and detailed
• Build a client driven team which works with clients to understand and meet their needs

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the engineering and/or construction industry
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position managing major projects (up to $500m) preferably within power projects
• Engineer degree qualified with a PMBOK and/or CPPD accreditation 
• Solid understanding and demonstration of successful Project Directorship and Project Management skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of OH&S, Business Management Systems/Standards and employee relations legislation
• Management experience (general and operational) with capability to develop strategic / business / project plans and delivery responsibility
• Ability to lead and inspire teams

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.