Project Design Manager

1 month ago


Adelaide, South Australia KBR Full time
Job Title: Design Manager, Water

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Water business in Adelaide. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of large projects and programs of work across water, wastewater, treatment plants, chemical dosing, hydrogen, and desalination.

About the Role

The Design Manager will be accountable for leading, supporting, and empowering a highly skilled group of people, generating opportunities for staff growth and development. You will communicate readily with clients and key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage large, complex projects and/or programs of work with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments.
  • Supervise and well-being leadership of staff assigned to projects and/or bids through peer and/or subordinate leaders or direct management.
  • Commitment to meeting the undertakings of KBR HSE and Quality Policies.
  • Deliver projects on time, within budget, and quality parameters with the objective of client satisfaction.
  • Develop marketing strategies and plans and manage the preparation of proposals.
  • Ensure projects are executed in accordance with KBR Integrated Management System and quality requirements.
About KBR

KBR's Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings, and defence. We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers, and stakeholders.

What We Offer
  • Industry-leading salaries reviewed annually.
  • 20 Days Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total).
  • Salary packaging and Novated leases.
  • Paid professional membership fees.
  • Life/Health insurance discounts.
  • Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time).
  • Employee stock purchase plans.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Personal Career development plans.
  • Growth and promotion opportunities.

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