Strategic Infrastructure Leader

Job Title: Project Director Electrical

Job Overview:

Sunwater, as an owner and operator of bulk water assets in Queensland, is a leader in developing and delivering large-scale bulk water projects throughout the state to achieve its purpose - Water for Prosperity.

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director to assume responsibility for the Paradise Dam project, based in our Brisbane office.

As the Project Director, you will oversee Sunwater's large dam infrastructure agenda, managing a significant project that delivers tangible benefits to communities in the Bundaberg area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead successful delivery of large-scale projects in complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, with skills in coaching and mentoring.
• Innovative thinking and adaptability to ensure core project objectives are met.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Engineering (or equivalent), with technical expertise relevant to planning, construction, and delivery of bulk water or pipeline infrastructure projects.
• At least 20 years' experience managing complex civil infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including 10 years leading teams responsible for planning, resource management, risk, and capability development.
• Registration as a Certified Practising Project Manager or evidence of progress toward this credential is highly regarded.
• Extensive experience overseeing commercial aspects such as cost forecasting, reporting, and contract administration on projects exceeding $2 billion in value.

What You Bring:

To excel as a Project Director, you will have a proven track record in successfully delivering large-scale civil engineering projects in demanding environments. Your experience should include involvement across all project management phases—from strategic planning to execution—and be supported by formal tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Engineering.

You are skilled at fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and engaging constructively with external stakeholders, including communities, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Your interpersonal skills enable clear communication during complex negotiations or sensitive discussions. You are experienced in building high-performance teams to ensure project objectives and benefits are achieved.

Key Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience leading successful delivery of large-scale projects in complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, with skills in coaching and mentoring.
• Innovative thinking and adaptability to ensure core project objectives are met.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Engineering (or equivalent), with technical expertise relevant to planning, construction, and delivery of bulk water or pipeline infrastructure projects.
• At least 20 years' experience managing complex civil infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including 10 years leading teams responsible for planning, resource management, risk, and capability development.
• Registration as a Certified Practising Project Manager or evidence of progress toward this credential is highly regarded.
• Extensive experience overseeing commercial aspects such as cost forecasting, reporting, and contract administration on projects exceeding $2 billion in value.

What's Next:

If you are ready to play a pivotal role in shaping Queensland's infrastructural future, this represents an unparalleled opportunity.

A full candidate pack is available upon request. All inquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Title: Strategic Infrastructure Leader