Project Manager – Electrical Infrastructure | 7 Month Contract

• $59 p/h + super
• 6 Month Contract
• Blacktown

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects supporting the electrification of fleet depots and operational facilities. This includes assessing site electrical capacity, managing EV charger installations, and interfacing with utility providers to deliver future-ready infrastructure aligned with the Net Zero strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

• Manage the full lifecycle of depot electrification and electrical upgrade projects, including power supply upgrades, smart charger deployments, and renewable energy integration.
• Assess and document existing depot electrical infrastructure, including main switchboards, transformer capacity, and grid limitations.
• Lead the interpretation of electrical design drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and charger specifications, ensuring compliance with Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy standards.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and ASPs for design submissions, approvals, and site delivery.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Fleet, City Projects, Sustainability, ICT) to align electrical infrastructure with fleet rollout plans and depot operations.
• Prepare and manage budgets, procurement documentation, and work programs for assigned projects.
• Monitor site works to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and WHS regulations.
• Contribute to energy modelling, monitoring, and reporting for depot power use and charger utilisation trends.
• Provide subject matter expertise on energy consumption, peak demand planning, and smart load management strategies.

About You

• Experience delivering complex multi-site electrical infrastructure projects with competing stakeholder demands and evolving energy requirements
• Electrical trade qualification (NSW electrical licence) or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing infrastructure projects in utilities, fleet, or depot environments.
• Strong knowledge of power systems including HV/LV switchboards, transformers, metering, and energy management systems.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting electrical designs, coordinating ASP1/ASP2/ASP3 works, and managing delivery under utility provider guidelines
• Interfacing effectively with ASPs, utility providers, and depot operations teams to achieve optimal outcomes within existing site constraints
• Maintaining technical compliance with national standards (AS/NZS 3000, 3018, 61439), while balancing delivery timeframes and operational continuity.
• Staying up to date with emerging EV infrastructure trends, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, and renewable energy integration opportunities.

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