Project Manager

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure projects across the ACT. This role offers a mix of office and field work, giving you the chance to stay close to the action while managing the bigger picture. You’ll be responsible for overseeing project development and planning, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with clients, design engineers, subcontractors and field teams, you’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and keeping things moving, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead project delivery from development and planning to completion, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations and Zinfra standards
• Implement and operationalise governance frameworks as set by the organisation and client, ensuring consistent compliance and alignment across all project activities
• Manage subcontractors and direct reports, providing clear direction, resolving issues quickly, and maintaining high standards of performance and safety
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, including senior management, engineers, and field teams, to support smooth project execution and collaboration
• Oversee cost control and budgeting, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting to keep projects within financial targets
• Monitor project schedules and progress, identifying risks early and implementing solutions to keep work on track and avoid delays
• Interpret and analyse project data, using insights to flag issues, manage risks, and support informed decision-making
• Champion health and safety, ensuring compliance with all legislative and company requirements and promoting a safety-first culture across all work fronts

About You

You’re an experienced Project Manager who brings a steady hand and a practical mindset to every job. Whether you're coordinating with crews on-site or working with clients and stakeholders in the office, you know how to keep projects moving. You’re confident managing teams, budgets, and timelines, and you communicate clearly to make sure everyone’s on the same page. You will also bring the following:

• A trade qualification and/or tertiary qualification in a relevant field, as well as a minimum 5 years’ experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally in the electrical or utilities space
• A formal Project Management qualification (e.g. PMBOK) is desirable
• Strong subcontractor and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and reporting
• Solid understanding of safety standards and public space work environments
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to work across office and field locations

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.