Electrical Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager will lead each project from mobilisation and planning through construction, commissioning and final handover. This is a senior, site-focused position responsible for project performance, client relationships, commercial management, programming, resources, safety, quality and overall delivery. You will work closely with our Construction Managers, Commissioning Managers, Supervisors, HSE, Quality, Project Engineering and Stores teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.

The position will work across CTC Electrical’s utility-scale solar projects throughout Australia’s East Coast. Depending on the project and location, the role will operate on either a 10-days-on/4-days-off or 2-weeks-on/1-week-off roster. Applicants must be willing to travel and work on regional project sites.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, performance and profitability
• Develop and manage project programs, budgets, forecasts and delivery strategies
• Lead mobilisation, construction, testing, commissioning and handover activities
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Manage contractual obligations, project correspondence, variations and commercial risks
• Monitor productivity, labour expenditure, plant utilisation and material requirements
• Establish the project management structure and ensure clear accountability across the team
• Coordinate workforce planning, crew allocation and project resources
• Identify program constraints and implement practical recovery strategies
• Oversee site audits, inspections, and HSE compliance requirements
• Review project progress and provide accurate reporting to senior management and the client

About you

• Previous experience managing utility-scale solar, renewable-energy, electrical or major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from mobilisation through to handover
• Strong knowledge of project programming, cost control, forecasting and resource planning
• Experience managing contracts, variations, commercial risks and client relationships
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary construction and commissioning teams
• Strong understanding of WHS, quality and environmental requirements
• Excellent communication, reporting, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• A current Australian driver licence and Construction White Card
• The ability to work on regional and remote project sites under a project-based roster

About us

CTC Electrical is an Australian electrical contractor specialising in utility-scale solar construction, testing and commissioning. We deliver electrical scopes across major renewable-energy projects, including above-ground and underground electrical installation, HV works, PV systems, earthing, communications, testing, commissioning and project handover.