Field Project Lead, Capital Projects — Infrastructure Delivery

Mount Isa Water Board; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Permanent full-time role

Standard Monday to Friday

Job summary

Mount Isa Water Board is seeking an experienced Project Lead to plan, execute and commission civil, mechanical, electrical and minor works across our capital project portfolio.

The role is field-based, reporting to the Senior Manager - Capital Program Delivery, with responsibility for delivering projects on time, on budget and to specification while coordinating engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
• 7–10 years experience managing medium-sized projects.
• Proven experience managing capital projects or construction works.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives, scope, deliverables, WBS, timelines, resource allocation and cost estimates.
• Identify risks and hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Source, negotiate and manage contracts and vendors per Procurement Policy.
• Coordinate activities of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring schedule adherence and safety.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and compliance.
• Develop and track budgets, monitor variances and approve invoices and change orders.
• Maintain project documentation and report status to executives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mount Isa Water Board is seeking an experienced Project Lead to plan, execute and commission civil, mechanical, electrical and minor works across our capital project portfolio.

The role is field-based, reporting to the Senior Manager - Capital Program Delivery, with responsibility for delivering projects on time, on budget and to specification while coordinating engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders on-site.