Project Manager

The opportunity

The Project Manager delivers projects across capital water infrastructure including valves, hydrants, water pump stations, network renewals, water main replacements and more across Urban Utilities Program located in central Brisbane. In addition to managing the Delivery phase of the program's renewals projects, you will be collaborating with design, scheduling, cost and commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success.

Our team is at the forefront of a diverse range of civil construction initiatives, including water and wastewater treatment plants, expansive water and wastewater networks, critical asset renewal projects, and flagship sustainable energy and utilities projects. 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

• Manage, coordinate and deliver a complex range of projects varying in size and scope.
• Foster a culture of innovation, proactively develop members, provide mentoring, leading by example and demonstrating a strong commitment to the Downer Standard and Zero Harm.
• Support budget management processes and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager to optimise cost, implement improvements, ensure accurate records, reports and forecasting.
• Support procurement processes including implementation of Procurement Management Plan, Subcontractor engagement processes and supplier processes.
• Build strong relationships across design teams, clients and internal stakeholders to support optimal delivery across projects and greater partnership.

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Vehicle for work purposes
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• 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 qualification with substantial experience managing civil projects on capital infrastructure.
• Project Management certification and RPEQ or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic contracting service orientated environment
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Developed analytical, planning/prioritisation, financial 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

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