Project Manager

About Zinfra:

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

The Zinfra Power Services business is the trusted partner to deliver major distribution construction projects.

About the role: 

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to, deliver electricity projects. The focus for 2026 includes line and feeder upgrades, underground works, and potential zone substation projects.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by modelling safe behaviours and ensuring compliance with Zinfra’s HSE standards and non-negotiables.
• Leading investigations and audits, ensuring timely implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent incident recurrence.
• Providing clear direction and oversight on safe work practices, including reviewing and stopping work when risks to people or the environment are identified.
• Ensuring adherence to Zinfra’s Project Management framework, including verifying and approving Project Management Plans and stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing project governance by managing change requests, tracking corrective actions, and facilitating project closure with lessons learned.
• Reviewing project schedules and performance data to ensure timely delivery and robust program governance.
• Facilitating cost estimate reviews and approvals, contributing to business case development in line with Zinfra’s financial authority policies.

About you: 

To be selected for interview your resume should demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in engineering or construction project management, ideally within utility-based infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor of Engineering (preferably recognised by Engineers Australia) and/or strong technical understanding of engineering and construction disciplines.
• Completion of, or commitment to obtaining, an Advanced Diploma of Project Management and Certified Practising Project Director accreditation within 12 months.
• Proven ability to apply strategic thinking, sound judgement, and commercial insight to deliver complex projects.
• Proficiency in recognised project management methodologies such as PMBOK, with demonstrated experience in risk management, contract/vendor oversight, and HSE leadership.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare board-level reports and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Recruitment Process: 

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

Zinfra is a champion of equal opportunity employment and has committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. This high profile role offers the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of Zinfra's journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

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. 

Any questions? Reach out! Jack.betton@jemena.com.au / 03 9173 8986