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You will lead multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners while maintaining a strong focus on safety, commercial performance, client satisfaction, schedule, quality and risk.\nAs the primary project leader and client interface, you will be responsible for contractual performance, stakeholder engagement, project governance and the achievement of approved investment outcomes. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the Western Australian Power Projects business through tender development, client engagement, execution planning and continuous improvement.\nYour key responsibilities will include providing visible safety leadership and promoting a strong Zero Harm culture across all project activities. You will establish project execution plans and approved baselines, manage scope, schedules, resources and contractual milestones, and oversee project risks, issues, opportunities and change.\nYou will maintain accountability for profitability, margins, cash flow, forecasts, Estimate at Completion and Cost to Complete performance. You will also manage contract obligations, variations, claims, extensions of time and subcontract administration in accordance with delegated authority and governance requirements.\nAn important part of this position will be building trusted client relationships, leading governance meetings and executive reporting, resolving stakeholder matters and identifying opportunities to improve client outcomes. You will also coach and develop project personnel, foster a high performance culture and support capability development and succession planning.\nWhat we’re looking for\nYou will be an accomplished project leader with significant experience delivering complex projects within the power, utilities, energy, mining or infrastructure sectors. You will have demonstrated experience delivering high voltage electrical infrastructure through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, together with strong commercial, contractual and client relationship capability.\nYou will bring the following qualifications and experience.\nA bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related disciplineA project management qualification and AIPM CPPM accreditation, or an equivalent accreditation, is preferred\n\nA current driver’s licence\nSignificant experience leading complex multidisciplinary project teams\nStrong commercial acumen, including financial management, forecasting, reporting and contract administration\nExperience managing procurement, subcontractors, construction, commissioning and energisation activities\nAdvanced capability in project governance, assurance, risk management and opportunity management\nKnowledge of Australian Standards, utility industry requirements and Western Australian work health and safety legislation\nCompetency using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and enterprise project systems\nExperience in substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy connections or utility network infrastructure will be highly regarded.\nYou will be a resilient and adaptable leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong delivery focus. Your communication, influencing, negotiation and decision making skills will enable you to lead complex and high risk projects while maintaining positive relationships with clients, team members, delivery partners and other stakeholders.\nWhat we offer\nThe opportunity to lead significant power infrastructure projects that support Western Australia’s energy future\nA senior leadership position with accountability across the complete project lifecycle\nThe opportunity to work with experienced engineering, commercial, construction and commissioning professionals\nA supportive environment focused on safety, collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement\nCareer development opportunities across Downer’s broader Energy and Utilities portfolio\nA culture that values strong leadership, client outcomes and operational excellence\nAbout Energy and Utilities\nDowner’s Energy and Utilities business provides essential services and infrastructure solutions across the power, gas, water, renewable energy and telecommunications sectors. Our teams work with customers and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure while delivering safe, reliable and sustainable outcomes.\nDowner 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.\nHow to apply\nTo apply for this opportunity, select Apply and submit your current resume together with any information relevant to your experience delivering complex power or high voltage infrastructure projects.\nPlease note that screening and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date, and the advertisement may close early once a suitable candidate has been identified.\nDowner does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies. 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