BAS Project Manager

Barwon Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Water seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex construction and infrastructure initiatives in Geelong. You will oversee projects from feasibility and business case development through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors to deliver value for customers and communities.

With accountability for budgets, contracts, procurement, schedules and risk, you’ll balance commercial priorities with safety, quality

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering construction or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Sound commercial judgement and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse construction and infrastructure projects across a portfolio.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion, including planning, procurement and commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders to meet safety, time and budget targets.
• Balance commercial priorities with quality and long-term asset performance.

Education

Engineering / construction management degree

Job description

• Lead diverse construction and infrastructure projects
• Manage projects from concept through to completion
• Deliver lasting outcomes for customers and communities

Ready to lead complex construction and infrastructure projects that deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes? If you’re an experienced Project Manager who enjoys bringing together people, contractors and commercial priorities to turn plans into successful delivery, this could be your next opportunity.

This is an opportunity to lead complex construction and infrastructure projects that deliver lasting value for our customers and communities. Working across a diverse portfolio, you’ll manage projects from early feasibility and business case development through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and completion.

You’ll take ownership of project outcomes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders to keep delivery safe, efficient and on track. With accountability for budgets, contracts, procurement, schedules and risk, you’ll balance commercial priorities with quality, operational requirements and long-term asset performance.

No two projects will be the same. You’ll navigate competing priorities, solve complex delivery challenges and create practical pathways that turn project concepts into successful construction outcomes. Some travel outside the region may be required as you support projects across a broader geographic portfolio.

About the role

• Lead diverse construction and infrastructure projects
• Manage projects from concept through to completion
• Deliver lasting outcomes for customers and communities

Ready to lead complex construction and infrastructure projects that deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes? If you’re an experienced Project Manager who enjoys bringing together people, contractors and commercial priorities to turn plans into successful delivery, this could be your next opportunity.

This is an opportunity to lead complex construction and infrastructure projects that deliver lasting value for our customers and communities. Working across a diverse portfolio, you’ll manage projects from early feasibility and business case development through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and completion.

You’ll take ownership of project outcomes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders to keep delivery safe, efficient and on track. With accountability for budgets, contracts, procurement, schedules and risk, you’ll balance commercial priorities with quality, operational requirements and long-term asset performance.

No two projects will be the same. You’ll navigate competing priorities, solve complex delivery challenges and create practical pathways that turn project concepts into successful construction outcomes. Some travel outside the region may be required as you support projects across a broader geographic portfolio.

About you

You’re a skilled and versatile Project Manager with demonstrated experience delivering construction or infrastructure in complex operating environments. You understand the full project lifecycle and can confidently move projects from early planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Commercially astute, you bring proven capability in financial management, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder negotiation. You can manage contractors and consultants, maintain control of scope and change, and make sound decisions that protect safety, quality, time and budget.

You build trusted relationships and lead diverse project teams through collaboration, clear communication and accountability. Comfortable engaging with technical specialists, contractors, senior leaders, customers and community stakeholders, you can translate complex information into clear actions and maintain momentum when challenges arise.

A qualification in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline will support your success. Above all, you bring sound construction knowledge, strong commercial judgement and the ability to deliver complex projects safely and effectively.

About us

Barwon Asset Solutions provides high quality, smart, asset maintenance and project management services to Barwon Water, its customers and the community, along with other public and private organisations.

Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, BAS supports Barwon Water’s mission to provide efficient water and sewerage services in an environmentally responsible manner.

BAS and Barwon Water are proud to be building a safe, diverse and inclusive workforce and in ‘going the extra mile’ to create opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We care about where we live and work, and we are always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At the Barwon Water Group, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer.We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table.Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***********@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.