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 and manage the project through delivery, handover and occupation, including managing Head Contractor and Design teams, and critical third-party infrastructure, in alignment with client objectives and strategic goals, while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance and performance.
• Monitor safety, quality, budget, and schedule, identifying potential risks and challenges throughout the project, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Understand and manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability, and delivering within agreed-upon financial parameters.
• Interpret and analyse project data, using insights to flag issues, manage risks, and support informed decision-making
• Ensure project governance, reporting, and compliance obligations are met
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, including senior management, engineers, and field teams, to support smooth project execution and collaboration
• Open communication that demonstrates clear, respectful, and solutions focused engagement that values diverse perspectives, while remaining decisive, positive, and outcome driven.

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
• Proven infrastructure project management experience, with a strong background in planning and executing complex projects,
• Experience in managing head contractors, with a demonstrated ability to lead contract administration and commercial negotiations to achieve strategic outcomes
• A formal Project Management qualification (e.g. PMBOK) is desirable
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and reporting
• Solid understanding of safety standards and public space work environments
• 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.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Jessica on 02 9867 7126 or email jessica.piechowski@jemena.com.au.