▷ (6/11/2025) Project Manager

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based ASX-listed company, committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders spans over 70 successful years. We are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

To keep up with client demand, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager in the water sector to join the Saunders International team at our head office based in Rhodes, NSW on a permanent full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Project Execution

- Deliver all works in accordance with the schedule.
- Have a detailed understanding of upcoming work scopes.
- Study and know in detail the contents of the following documents: Project contracts; project documents including method statements, execution plans and procedures.
- Keep OM and customer advised of significant problems or events.
- Monitor compliance with safe working procedures.
- Determine resource profile required to meet tank program milestones.
- Seek out innovation and assist with implementing new or improved methods.
- Prepare and issue reports to company and client standards.
- Prepare all detailed technical enquiries and work scopes for third party suppliers/sub-contractors and raise procurement requisitions, expedite the placement of procurement and sub-contract purchase orders.
- Line management of Tankage Engineer, Project Controls Engineer, Site Supervisors and overseeing of work crews, provide coaching where required to ensure that safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

Financial Management & Reporting

- Raise variations to the contract in accordance with the terms set out in the contract.
- Raise progress claims to the customer.
- Maximise the profit of the operation with due regard to safety, quality, and the Company’s reputation.
- Prepare and present end of month forecasting and reporting.

About You

- Degree or Trade qualification in engineering, construction, or project management field.
- Minimum 5+ years Project Management experience, ideally Sydney Water based project experience, in SMP or multi-disciplined project management roles.
- The ability to always deliver what is required of you and support other team members to achieve their goals.
- Willing to review tasks and determine how they can be executed best to improve productivity.

The Benefits

- Market competitive remuneration
- Exposure to resources industry
- Flexible working arrangements negotiable with job requirements
- Supportive workplace culture
- Paid parental leave
- Wellbeing leave days
- Cost of Living Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume. The successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia, be able to provide contactable references, complete a criminal record check and undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening. We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every applicant.

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered. Please contact people@saundersint.com for a confidential discussion.

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