Project Manager

About Snowy:

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. 

Snowy 2.0 is Australia’s largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position:

Are you a seasoned Project Manager passionate about delivering critical infrastructure projects? We are looking for 2 full-time Project Managers to join our Capital Projects team and report directly to the Program Manager, playing a vital role in ensuring the long-term safety, reliability, and availability of our operations.

You'll be responsible for the planning and delivery of diverse sustaining capital projects, where the application of sound project management principles is paramount. We're seeking someone who deeply understands and prioritises HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) and Risk Management in every stage of project planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Project Manager within the Capital Projects team, you'll be accountable for:

HSE Focus: Champion risk, safety, and environmental excellence throughout the project lifecycle, striving for zero harm on site.
Project Management: Lead projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, budget and schedule management, contractor selection, and performance monitoring against KPIs (HSE, budget, schedule, quality).
Contractor Engagement: Oversee contractor selection, contract management, execution, and resource utilisation, including commissioning and handover.
Team Membership: Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, continuously seeking to improve your skills and capabilities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with various stakeholders, including regional managers, to ensure successful project outcomes.

About the location:

While our preference is for candidates based in Cooma, NSW, we are also open to applicants located near our other Snowy Asset regional offices or within a commutable distance to Cooma. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Please note that this role will involve travel to various project sites across our assets, particularly during key project planning phases.

If you're considering relocating to Cooma, we offer relocation assistance to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

About you:

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to execute tasks from inception to completion.
• Ability to work with autonomy and responsibility, and to work effectively both at site and remotely from site.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiating skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels, including senior level officers, and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of Quality, OH&S, EEO and Environmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Able to quickly and effectively adapt to changing circumstances and demands in a measured and constructive way.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications close Sunday 17th August.