Project Manager

Key Role & Responsibilities:​

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage GE Vernova's contractual scope of supply and services

• Plan, coordinate, and control all project activities to meet performance, cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.

• Lead and supervise cross-functional project teams including engineering, procurement, Quality/HSE, logistics, installation, Site and commissioning teams.

• Ensure timely delivery and site readiness for installation and commissioning phases.

• Track project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, cash flow management and change orders.

• Manage staffing, performance development, and team consensus-building, acting as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

• Utilize analytical thinking and deep technical knowledge to propose innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• ​Act as the primary point of contact between GE Vernova and the customer, Internal/External supplier’s for all project-related matters.

• Ensure transparent communication and effective coordination with customers, contractors, local authorities, and other project stakeholders to maintain the high-level relationship.

• Attend and lead project meetings, site coordination meetings, Quality and HSE briefings.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project engineering practices, technical governance, bid evaluation, cost estimation, and technical development.

Factory, Site & Construction Management

• Coordinate with site teams for installation activities, compliance with method statements, and contractor performance.

• Ensure that installation and commissioning works are executed as per design, schedule, Quality and HSE standards.

• Support or lead site mobilization, FAT, SAT, performance testing, and final handover processes.

Risk & Contractual Management

• Manage the project budget and cash flow, including forecasting and cost control.

• Handle contract administration, change management, and variation orders in alignment with contractual terms.

• Liaise with legal and commercial teams on contract deliverables and claims management.

• Engage and influence stakeholders, ensuring effective risk management and adherence to contract lifecycle processes.

Schedule Reporting & Documentation

• Develop and manage P6 project schedules, budgets, and contract governance frameworks.

• Conduct regular weekly meeting with Eng, Sourcing, Factory, external vendor and customers with Meeting minutes action items to monitor the critical path.

• Apply expertise in modularisation and stick-built construction methodologies.

• Provide regular project report updates to GE Vernova leadership and customer representatives.

• Maintain accurate project documentation including overall progress reports, risk registers, cash flow sheets for cost control, HSE records, and technical submittals.

• Ensure all deliverables and close-out documentation are submitted and approved on time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical preferred) or Project Management discipline.

• Minimum 10-15 years of project management experience in the synchronous condensers, power substation, generation or transmission sector.

• Proven experience with rotating electrical equipment (e.g., synchronous condensers, BESS, Datacentres & generators, motors).

• Experience working on large infrastructure or utility-scale projects in Australia.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams, including subcontractors. Lead complex projects with high visibility and impact.

• Familiarity with Australian Standards, local HSE regulations, and utility practices.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PMP/PMI certification is a plus).

• Proficient in Primavera (P6), MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work Conditions:

• Based in NSW with frequent travel to project sites and customer offices.

• Flexibility to work in remote or high-voltage substations and industrial environments.

• Be part of a critical energy infrastructure project contributing to Australia’s energy transition.

• Work with an APAC leader (GE Vernova) in power systems and grid technologies.

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.