Project Manager - Engineering (Power Generation)
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Project Manager – Engineering (Power Generation)
Melbourne, VIC | Full‐timeLead complex engineering projects with Australia's power generation specialists.
Drive end‐to‐end engineering projects—from initial design through to commissioning—within a leading provider of power generation solutions. CAPS Australia a division of the global powerhouse Ingersoll Rand is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Engineering who thrives in a hands‐on technical environment and enjoys working across multiple functions to deliver safe, high‐quality outcomes.
If you're driven, commercially minded and passionate about engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is Melbourne based.
About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Projects Manager – Power Generation, you will manage engineering projects through their full lifecycle, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to specification.
You will collaborate closely with Sales, Service, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, OEMs, suppliers and customers. The role also supports tender analysis, technical documentation, and design customisations for CAPS' power generation products.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering projects from initiation to close‐out.
Review scope, technical requirements, budgets and timelines.
Ensure compliance with specifications, standards and customer expectations.
Develop engineering designs with customers, consultants and subcontractors.
Attend site as required to support project delivery.
Track budgets, milestones and risks; provide weekly status reporting.
Conduct project close‐out reviews and capture lessons learned.
Manage meetings with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Review tenders and RFQs with Sales.
Assess feasibility and interpret technical specifications.
Liaise with Finance on commercial terms.
Identify and document exceptions to protect both CAPS and customers.
Select suitable equipment and customisations for site conditions.
Prepare preliminary designs, cost estimates and technical responses.
Deliver engineering design (electrical and/or mechanical) for customised solutions.
Select components and equipment; generate drawings and documentation.
Prepare quality plans, ITPs, commissioning procedures and schedules.
Work with global Engineering Support Services for efficient document control.
Collaborate with OEMs to ensure configuration accuracy and delivery requirements.
Product Validation
Inspect, test and evaluate equipment, materials and workmanship.
Ensure all outputs meet performance, quality and Australian standards.
Work within CAPS' ISO 9001 and Promapp frameworks.
Participate in audits and process improvements.
About You
Behaviours
* Results‐driven with strong ownership of deadlines and budgets.
* Strong commercial awareness and milestone management.
* Analytical thinker who can challenge assumptions.
* Committed to continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years' experience managing engineering projects—ideally in power generation or similar industrial equipment.
Solid understanding of engineering design principles (electrical and/or mechanical).
Ability to interpret technical specifications, standards and drawings.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Excellent organisational and problem‐solving abilities.
Apply now to join the CAPS Australia team and elevate your career.
CAPS Australia is a leading provider of compressed air and power generation solutions, boasting an extensive portfolio of products and brands. Serving a wide range of industries with ten branches nationwide, our dedicated team delivers exceptional service, expert advice, support, and spare parts.
With our 24/7 maintenance and breakdown service, we ensure customers' operations run smoothly. Founded in Western Australia in 1980, CAPS joined the Ingersoll Rand family in 2024. Ingersoll Rand is a global market leader offering a broad range of innovative and mission‐critical air, fluid, energy, and medical technologies, enhancing industrial productivity and efficiency.
Applications will include the following questions:
* Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
* How many years' experience do you have as an Engineering Project Manager?
* Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of ISO 9001?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Power Generation Project Manager?
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