Senior Project Manager

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Managers to join our team as part of our growth strategy, preparing for upcoming infrastructure investments related to net zero by 2050. This senior role is critical to supporting our complex projects, ensuring successful delivery and oversight of substation construction. We are open to candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those from outside the power industry, as long as they have a proven track record of managing complex projects within a similar field.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for running multiple projects, providing guidance to project managers, and ensuring successful project delivery. You'll act as a mentor to a small team and manage projects that range from $5 million to $50 million, with occasional projects up to $100 million.

Things you'll be responsible for:

• Deliver complex projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million (occasional larger projects up to $100 million).
• Manage civil, electrical, and structural components of projects, ensuring smooth integration and delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple project teams, providing leadership and guidance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage risk in high-stakes project environments.
• Align project strategies with the company’s net zero by 2050 goals.

About you:

• Proven experience in managing complex projects (preferably $5-50 million), with experience in brownfield or substation projects highly desirable
• Strong background in construction contracting, preferably from industries like power, water treatment, or road construction.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and manage teams of various sizes.
• Candidates with backgrounds in other industries with similar complex project management (e.g., water treatment, oil rigs) will also be considered
• Degree qualified in a relevant field

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently