Location: Hunter Region, NSW
Employer: PPM
Employment Type: Contract
Reports To: Manager – Capital Project Development
Team Size: 1–3 indirect reports
About the Role
PPM is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager (Contract) to lead a suite of critical PLC and control systems upgrade projects at a major NSW-based power generation facility. This role is key to ensuring the safe, efficient, and standards-compliant delivery of engineering works essential to ongoing site operations.
The successful candidate will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and design, through fabrication and construction, to commissioning and handover—while operating within PPM’s structured Project Management Framework.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) systems are embedded across all project activities.
Review, approve, and manage engineering designs including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Interpret and assess comprehensive design packages to identify best-practice solutions.
Evaluate and endorse contractor construction methodologies pre-execution.
Coordinate civil, mechanical, and electrical contractors during construction phases.
Engage proactively with internal stakeholders and support services to ensure alignment on schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
Manage system testing and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and Codes.
Collaborate with O&M and Outage Teams to integrate new assets into operational workflows.
Lead a multi-disciplinary project team from design through to commissioning.
Maintain accurate documentation of project scope, costs, risks, timelines, and technical data.
Control capital expenditure, track forecasts, and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Maintain strong stakeholder communication to enable effective decision-making and delivery.
Apply proactive risk mitigation strategies to maintain progress and resolve constraints.
Execute all activities in accordance with PPM’s Project Management Framework.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering complex industrial or process plant upgrade projects up to $10 million.
Degree-qualified in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
Project Management qualification or certification (preferred).
Proven experience in industrial environments or large-scale process facilities.
Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft 365 tools including MS Project.
Strong foundation in risk, cost, and quality management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all organisational levels.
Budget & Authority
Operates within PPM’s Delegations of Authority and expenditure approval framework.
Leads internal and external project resources to ensure cost control and project delivery within budget.
Key Relationships
Manager – Capital Project Development (Direct Supervisor)
Senior Leadership across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance
PPM HS&E, People & Culture, and Project Stakeholders
External contractors and delivery partners
Why Join PPM?
PPM is a trusted partner for delivering high-value capital projects across power, resources, and industrial sectors. We provide a strong team environment, robust governance frameworks, and a commitment to technical excellence and operational readiness.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure while working with experienced professionals in a collaborative and safety-first environment.
