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Senior Project Manager

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In-Office
Brisbane, Queensland
Senior level
In-Office
Brisbane, Queensland
Senior level
Lead delivery of network capacity upgrade projects within the Unity Water Program. Responsibilities include coordinating design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and maintenance teams; managing budgets, procurement and subcontractors; developing team members; maintaining project records and forecasts; and building relationships with clients and stakeholders. The role focuses on complex water, wastewater, pipeline and network upgrade projects, including treatment plant construction, micro-tunnelling and deep shaft works.
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The opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager delivering pump station and network capacity upgrade across the Unity Water Program. In addition to managing the delivery phase of the projects you will be collaborating with design, scheduling, cost and commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success. 

 

Our team is at the forefront of a diverse range of construction initiatives, including water and wastewater treatment plants, expansive water and wastewater networks, critical asset renewal projects, and flagship sustainable energy and utilities projects across the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Region. 

 

Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.

 

What you’ll do

  • Manage, coordinate and deliver Network Capacity Upgrades

  • Foster a culture of innovation, proactively develop team members, provide mentoring, leading by example and demonstrating a strong commitment to the Downer Standard and Zero Harm.

  • Support budget management processes and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager to optimise cost, implement improvements, ensure accurate records, reports and forecasting

  • Support procurement processes including implementation of Procurement Management Plan, Subcontractor engagement processes and supplier processes. 

  • Build strong relationships across design teams, clients and internal stakeholders to support optimal delivery across projects 

 

What we offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives

  • Access to Downer Group benefits

  • Vehicle for work purposes 

  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team. 

  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry

  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring 

  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

 

What we’re looking for

  • Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification

  • Cert IV or Higher Project Management certification

  • Leadership qualifications (Frontline Management or the like) highly regarded

  • Minimum 10+ years of complex project management experience within the water, pipeline or network upgrades 

  • Experience in large scale design and construct treatment plant construction and upgrade works and large-scale water transfer projects involving micro-tunnelling and deep shafts. 

  • Previous team management and leadership experience

 

‘About Energy & Utilities…

 

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

 

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.


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