Client-Side Project Manager - Construction, 3 Sites, Vehicle

Ascend Recruit Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new water project

Career growth

Salary & benefits

Supportive team

ASX-listed company

Job summary

Downer’s Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a complex water and wastewater project based in Mango Hill, Brisbane. You will oversee design through handover, manage project teams and key stakeholder relationships, and drive safety, quality and cost outcomes.

You will collaborate with clients, delivery partners and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and efficiently in a dynamic contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across design, construction, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

Project Management certification (Certificate IV or higher)

Job description

Construction Manager – Downer’s Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Water team to deliver a complex infrastructure Water and Wastewater project based in Mango Hill.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of complex water infrastructure projects, ensuring strong outcomes across safety, quality, time and cost. The role will oversee projects from design and construction through to commissioning and handover, while leading project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholder relationships.

You will work closely with clients, delivery partners and internal teams to drive a collaborative, high-performing environment and ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Provide strong safety leadership and ensure safety, quality and environmental standards are effectively implemented.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including procurement, progress claims, variations and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships across clients, stakeholders, design teams and delivery partners.
• Lead, develop and support project teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve construction methodologies and project outcomes.

What we are looking for

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Project Management certification at Certificate IV level or higher.
• 10+ years' complex project management experience within the water and wastewater sector.
• Experience delivering large-scale design and construct treatment plant projects, upgrade works and water transfer projects, including exposure to micro-tunnelling and deep shafts.
• Strong experience across safety, quality, environmental, subcontractor, commercial and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing high-performing project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to operate effectively under pressure within a dynamic and changing contracting environment.

What we offer

• Brand new water project
• Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive‑inclusive team
• Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
• Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
• Work for a major ASX-listed company

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.