Project Manager (Electrical)
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- Position level
- Manager
- Experience
- 10 years minimum
- Posted
- 2 Oct 2026 (26 days ago)
- Applications close
- 1 Nov 2026 (4 days left)
About this role
Job Summary
- Located at East
- Up to $10,000
- Bonus and Profit Sharing
- Working Days: 5-day work week
- Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Expected Start: Q1 2027
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Electrical) to lead electrical construction and installation projects from planning through testing, commissioning and final handover.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of electrical projects, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination and delivery, ensuring milestones and contractual requirements are achieved.
- Manage site operations and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors and project teams while monitoring progress, costs, variation orders and potential project risks.
- Ensure LV/HV, power distribution, lighting, ELV and related electrical installations comply with applicable statutory requirements, safety standards, technical specifications and quality requirements.
- Lead testing, commissioning and project handover activities, including as-built documentation and operation manuals, while serving as a key liaison with clients, consultants, contractors and relevant authorities.
Skills / Experience Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in electrical systems, including project management and/or engineering responsibilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of LV/HV systems, power distribution, lighting, ELV and related electrical systems.
- Demonstrated experience in electrical system design, installation, testing and commissioning, with a strong understanding of site safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Strong project management, cost control, planning, coordination and stakeholder-management skills; familiarity with relevant project planning/design software such as Primavera and/or Revit is advantageous.
- Required to provide after-hours/on-call support when operationally necessary.
Skills
- Electrical Design Approval
- Managing Subcontractors
- Resource Coordination
- Liaise With Contractors
- Cost Management
- Health & Safety Standards
- Project Planning
- Contractor Management
- Client Liaison
- Power Distribution
- Consulting
- Scheduling
- Project Management Professional
- Financial Budgeting
- Electrical Engineering Management
- Lighting Operations
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