Delivery Manager

About North Western Program Alliance

North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of four Alliance partners - John Holland, KBR, MTM, V/Line and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals. Since 2017, NWPA has had a proven track record with the successful delivery of eight level crossing removal projects (17 LX) and several premium stations, with three projects currently in delivery and two in development phase.

We're proud to make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate. Our values are Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment.

We are currently looking for an Delivery Manager to join us on a permanent basis to work across NWPA.

About the role

As a Delivery Manager you will control and coordinate all site-based construction activities to ensure that assigned construction works are completed to the client's satisfaction and to meet quality, time and profit objectives. Support Project Manager to achieve or exceed financial targets, identifying and mitigating issues as they arise and capitalising on opportunities.

Responsibilities of the role include

• Manage the execution of engineering, procurement, and construction activities using contemporary construction methodologies.

• Control and coordinate all site-based activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery.

• Authorise and oversee construction planning, programming, and completion schedules.

• Monitor progress and performance against project milestones, budgets, and KPIs, taking corrective action as needed.

• Ensure robust contract, commercial, and financial risk management.

• Accurately forecast costs and revenue and maximise project profit margins.

• Manage subcontractor engagement, performance, and variations.

• Build and lead high-performing teams, including internal staff and subcontractors.

• Monitor and manage workforce capability to meet project demands.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, community stakeholders, and other external parties.

• Ensure active stakeholder engagement and alignment with project goals.

• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) management.

• Ensure compliance with legislative, contractual, and company requirements, including the Building Code and Rail Safety standards.

• Contribute to audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support new business development and pre-contract activities as required.

• Contribute to broader business initiatives, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

• Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures

To be successful in this role; you will have;

• Trade qualification in Engineering, Science, Building Construction or Business Management More

• Tertiary degree in Engineering, Science, Building, Construction or equivalent

• Diploma of Project Management

• Graduate Certificate

• Certificate IV Safety

• Demonstrated years of experience gained on construction, engineering or associated projects

• Contemporary practices in construction methodology

• Contractual, legal, commercial, industrial relations and legislative compliance management

• People and performance management experience including industrial relations / unions

• Rail experience

• Advanced financial management including cost reduction and meeting budgets

• Development and delivery of a process and/or product system of audits and schedules

• Advanced skills in relevant computer software packages

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong - that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.