Project Manager

About the Company

A well-established Australian switchboard manufacturer is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of switchboard manufacturing projects from order intake through to delivery.

About the Role

If you have come from a switchboard manufacturer or closely related environment and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting, this is worth a look.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing contracts, specifications and client requirements at project handover from estimating
• Developing project schedules and managing delivery milestones in collaboration with engineering and operations
• Handing over to and managing the design team through the detailed engineering phase
• Reviewing and approving engineering deliverables prior to client submission
• Managing procurement of equipment and materials to ensure best price and timely delivery to the factory floor
• Coordinating workshop handover and monitoring projects as they move through manufacturing
• Submitting RFIs, EOTs, NODs and variations in line with contract requirements
• Managing project budgets, cost forecasts and margin performance
• Coordinating FAT scheduling and supporting QA and testing processes
• Presenting project status at weekly operations meetings and reporting to management
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Project Manager or senior Project Engineer in a switchboard manufacturing or closely related OEM electrical environment.

Required Skills

• Strong technical understanding of LV switchboards, MCCs and power distribution systems
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Experience with contract administration including RFIs, EOTs, NODs and variations
• Commercially aware with solid budget, cost forecast and margin management experience
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills
• Familiarity with AS/NZS 61439 and relevant Australian standards
• Siemens Sivacon product knowledge is a strong advantage
• Full Australian working rights

Pay range and compensation package

$140,000 to $160,000 + super | Full-time, on-site