Lead Project Manager/Engineer

Transport for NSW; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 173,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure initiatives. You’ll guide projects from planning through procurement to delivery, ensuring safety, quality, budget and schedule objectives while creating lasting community value.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor project professionals, and influence senior stakeholders to align priorities. A four-year civil engineering degree and a valid Australian driver licence are essential, with

Qualifications

• A four-year civil engineering degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas qualification acceptable for professional recognition within Australia.
• Hold a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence and be willing to work outside normal hours and travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex and high-profile infrastructure projects, navigating the full project lifecycle from planning through procurement and delivery.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget and schedule objectives while creating lasting community value.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor project professionals and foster a culture of safety, innovation and delivery excellence.
• Influence senior stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and unite diverse project teams to deliver major NSW infrastructure outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement experience

Contract management

Design coordination

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Four-year Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Dubbo, NSW, AU, 2830

Job reference number: 110166

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $173138.0-$184737.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

A key member of the Roads and Active Projects team, you'll lead the delivery of complex and high-profile (Road and/or Active Transport) infrastructure projects that connect communities, improve customer journeys and help shape the future of NSW.

Your challenge will be to navigate the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to procurement, contract management and delivery, ensuring projects achieve their safety, quality, budget and schedule objectives while creating lasting community value.

You will lead and empower multidisciplinary teams delivering complex infrastructure projects, providing strategic direction, mentoring project professionals and fostering a culture of safety, innovation and delivery excellence.

Your ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and unite diverse project teams will see you successfully deliver major infrastructure outcomes that create lasting value for communities across NSW.

You can be based at our office in Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Parkes, Narrabri, Moree (or other Hub West Offices)

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

Demonstrates strong project leadership capability, with experience guiding project teams, coordinators and contractors across multiple project stages.

Brings sound judgement and advanced problem solving skills, particularly in navigating complex technical, statutory or compliance related issues.

Possesses solid (Road and/or Active Transport) infrastructure understanding, including working within regulatory, planning or statutory frameworks.

Experienced in procurement, contract management, design coordination, project development or delivery within infrastructure or related fields.

An effective communicator, confident presenting complex and persuasive information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences using a range of styles and form.

A four-year civil engineering degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas qualification acceptable for professional recognition within Australia.

Hold a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence and is willing to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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