Senior Project Manager

14 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The opportunity

Exciting new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Energy & Utilities business delivering water and wastewater projects overseeing pump station upgrades and construction, water quality improvement projects, pipeline construction, wastewater treatment plant upgrades and more across the greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley area. In addition to managing the Delivery phase of the program's renewals projects, you will be collaborating with planning, design, scheduling, cost and commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success.

You'll lead a team of Project Managers, and Project Engineers to deliver a portfolio of work from cradle to grave , collaborating closely with planning, design, scheduling, cost, commissioning, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless execution and long-term success.

Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.

What you'll do

  • Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects with strategic oversight.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering innovation and promoting a Zero Harm culture.
  • Drive budget management and collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise cost and ensure accurate forecasting.
  • Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, and supplier coordination.
    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

What we offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Access to Downer Group benefits
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Tool of trade vehicle for work purposes
  • Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
    Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we're looking for

  • Engineering qualifications with extensive experience in civil infrastructure project delivery.
  • Water industry experience is preferable
  • Project Management certification and RPEQ (or willingness to obtain).
  • Proven leadership in dynamic, service-oriented contracting environments.
    Strong communication, analytical, planning, and budgeting skills.

'About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

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