Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is seeking a highly motivated and technically accomplished Project Manager to lead the integrated delivery of a flagship Synchronous Condenser Project for in New South Wales. This role is a critical part of Australia's energy transition, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage primary plant and integrated secondary system across multiple strategic sites.
The successful candidate will be a proactive leader capable of navigating complex technical interfaces and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with major utility clients, suppliers and multi-disciplinary teams and partners.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Integrated Project Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end execution of a large-scale EPC scope, encompassing detailed engineering, global manufacturing, complex logistics, and site-based installation and commissioning.
* Drive project progress against a fast-tracked programme, ensuring all technical and administrative milestones are met on time.
* Manage the transition between design development and site execution.
2. Collaborative Stakeholder & Interface Management
* Act as the primary point of contact between client in matters relating to third-party construction partners.
* Lead regular coordination workshops and interface meetings to ensure GE's technical alignment across interfaces.
* Maintain a responsive, solutions-first approach to client queries, ensuring project objectives remain the priority throughout the delivery lifecycle.
3. Commercial & Technical Governance
* Provide robust commercial management of the contract, including budget oversight, and cash flow forecasting.
* Support active risk management approach to ensure timely and on-time delivery.
* Manage a complex global supply chain, ensuring that vendor engagement is prioritised to meet critical site-access windows.
* Oversee and support the quality and timely submission of design packages, ensuring that technical deliverables meet standards and regulatory requirements.
4. Site Leadership & Duties
* Support site leadership in fulfilment of the responsibilities of Principal Contractor during the site execution phase, ensuring 100% adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
* Lead planning of site mobilisation, logistics coordination and management of OSOM deliveries.
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality "as-constructed" documentation.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (highly preferred) or a related technical discipline.
* Professional Experience: A minimum of 10–15 years of project management experience within the power generation, transmission, major high-voltage infrastructure sectors, or related utility sectors.
* Technical Expertise: Proven experience delivering projects involving Rotating Electrical Equipment (Synchronous Condensers or large-scale generators) and High-Voltage Substation environments preferred.
* Australian Market Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Australian Standards, NSW WHS legislation, and the nuances of the Australian utility sector.
* Systems Capability: Proficiency in project management tools high-level document control/collaboration platforms.
* Leadership Style: A self-starter with exceptional coordination and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead multi-national teams in a dynamic, "accelerated" environment.
Work Conditions
* Based in North Sydney with full flexibility for regular travel to regional project sites and client offices across NSW.
* Ability to work effectively within active high-voltage environments and industrial settings.
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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