Project Manager Water Utilities

8 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MCD PROJECT SERVICES PTY LTD Full time $280,000 - $320,000 per year
Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Water Utilities (Sydney)

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Salary: $220,000 – $280,000 + Super (Depending on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We're seeking a Project Manager and a Senior Project Manager to join our client's growing infrastructure team in Sydney, leading large-scale water utilities projects from start to finish.

This is a full-time role focused on delivery excellence and stakeholder coordination within the civil water sector. Candidates with experience in Sydney Water projects are highly regarded, though not essential.

You will be responsible for driving construction delivery, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring technical and safety standards are upheld across site operations.

Senior Project Engineers wanting to take the next step in their career welcome to apply

Why Join?
  • Attractive salary package: $220K – $280K + Super, depending on experience
  • Stable project pipeline in the NSW civil / utilities sector
  • Career progression into senior operational leadership roles
  • Join a respected tier 2 contractor with strong industry relationships
  • High level of autonomy, backed by collaborative support teams
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects
  • Manage construction teams, subcontractors, schedules, and cost control
  • Interface with clients, consultants, and utility authorities including Sydney Water
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and environmental obligations
  • Lead stakeholder communication and change management throughout the project lifecycle
  • Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and report regularly on project performance
Requirements
  • 6–8+ years of project management experience in water utilities or civil infrastructure
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects
  • Sydney Water project experience is highly regarded but not essential
  • Strong leadership, budget management, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
  • Full working rights in Australia
How to Apply

Submit your application via Seek, or send your CV outlining your relevant experience to

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Utilities - Sydney - MCD Project Services

Disclaimer

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.

We only accept applications directly from candidates. Resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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