Transmission Line Project Manager

Zenviron is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Project Manager to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project in the Hunter Region, NSW.
This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading renewable energy contractor and play a key leadership role in the delivery of critical power infrastructure connecting a large-scale Wind Farm development to the electricity network.
Initially based in our Newcastle office, you will support project planning, procurement and pre-construction activities before transitioning to site during the construction phase.
As the Transmission Line Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and delivery of transmission line works, ensuring safety, quality, commercial and schedule objectives are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of transmission line construction activities from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules and commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate design, procurement and construction activities across the transmission scope.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers and project resources to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and interface requirements across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, project specifications and client standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, network providers, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Provide project leadership to engineers, supervisors and project delivery teams.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all project activities.
What You Will Bring
• Extensive experience contributing to the delivery of major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering transmission line, utility or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission line construction methodologies, project interfaces and utility requirements.
• Proven ability to manage large delivery teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen across budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract management and change management.
• Experience managing project schedules and achieving critical project milestones.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capability with experience building and leading high-performing project teams.
• Engineering, Construction Management or related tertiary qualifications highly regarded.
The Opportunity
This position is ideally suited to candidates based in Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Dubbo or the Mid North Coast regions. Preference will be given to candidates who can initially work from the Newcastle office before transitioning to site during project delivery.
The project will operate on a DIDO basis, with camp accommodation provided. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, along with roster arrangements designed to maximise time at home.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a critical component of a landmark renewable energy project while contributing to Australia's energy transition.
Why Zenviron?
We are committed to our philosophy of Empowering People and encourage innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We embrace the benefits of employing talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
At Zenviron, your contribution will be recognised and valued. You'll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading renewable energy projects while developing your career within a growing and respected organisation.
About Us
Zenviron is a joint venture between Monadelphous and ZEM Energy and is a market-leading engineering, procurement and construction contractor specialising in the design and delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Through our expertise in wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, we are helping to power Australia's clean energy future.