Directed Services Project Manager

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we're not just delivering water—we're driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it's about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision - Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

If you want to be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.

As a Project Manager in Directed Services, not only will you be at the helm of delivering a variety of projects, including renewals, refurbishments, and improvements on our network, but you'll be part of a team environment that is highly supportive, growth minded, committed to excellence and thrives on collaboration.

From the very start of the project lifecycle, you\'ll take charge of managing the design, tender, and delivery phases. You\'ll be responsible for ensuring that all projects and programs follow Seqwater's processes, systems, and procedures, while delivering exceptional results.

• Lead and manage the delivery of directed services water infrastructure projects and programs within the asset improvement program, ensuring they are delivered on scope, on time, on budget and to specification (with a capital value of up to $3 million).
• Oversee, Monitor and report on key project metrics whilst providing guidance to teams and senior management to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Oversee and manage procurement processes, contract compliance, and provide site supervision (as Superintendent's Representative) of construction contractors, when required to ensure best-value outcomes.
• Lead and manage projects through all phases of the Seqwater Project Management Lifecycle and Governance Framework.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary or trade qualification in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Qualifications in Project Management (Highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in managing the delivery of infrastructure projects/programs and supervising consultants and contractors (Water industry Highly desirable).
• Strong demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly the ability to consult, negotiate and coordinate
• Demonstrated experience in Contract/contractor Management, end to end procurement of services and sourcing strategies
• Current C Class driver's licence and Construction White Card
• Alignment with Seqwater values

This position has a base salary range of $122,730.25 - $133,528.77 dependant on experience p.a. plus 12.75% superannuation. Shift and overtime allowances may also apply.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page -careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen -https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

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Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time