Lead Project Manager, Major Water Infrastructure Programs

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an exceptional Lead Project Manager to deliver major water infrastructure within the EGIP program. You will lead planning, procurement and delivery of capital works, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring safe, compliant delivery aligned with Council's framework.

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, prepare business cases and reports, and mentor project professionals to drive high-quality outcomes for the Toowoomba region.

Qualifications

• You are a highly capable project leader with experience delivering significant infrastructure, utilities, water, construction or capital works projects.
• You have a strong understanding of project governance, contract management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to lead teams in complex environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline; RPEQ registration or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Strong commercial, contract management and procurement experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to safety and achieving high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Managing project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, contracts and risk.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing business cases, reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing specialist technical, commercial and project management advice.
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Procurement

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an exceptional Lead Project Manager to deliver major water infrastructure within the EGIP program. You will lead planning, procurement and delivery of capital works, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring safe, compliant delivery aligned with Council's framework.

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, prepare business cases and reports, and mentor project professionals to drive high-quality outcomes for the Toowoomba region.