Project Manager

Downer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Access to Downer Group benefits

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Safety focused culture

Training and mentoring

ASX-listed company

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead STP projects in the Logan Water Program, Brisbane. You will manage delivery, collaborate with design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and operations teams to ensure successful handover to operations.

You'll drive governance, safety and quality, mentor project teams, optimise cost, and engage with clients and stakeholders to secure long‑term local opportunities within a stable, growing utilities portfolio.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with PM experience on sewage treatment projects.
• PM certification and RPEQ or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work in dynamic contracting/service environment.
• Strong communication and financial planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver sewage treatment plant projects.
• Mentor team and uphold Downer standards and Zero Harm.
• Support budget management and forecasting.
• Support procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Build relationships with design teams, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

PM certification

RPEQ (or willingness)

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager delivering STP (sewage treatment plant) projects across the Logan Water Program. In addition to managing the Delivery phase of the projects you will be collaborating with design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and operations teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success.

Our team is at the forefront of a diverse range of construction initiatives, including water and wastewater treatment plants, expansive water and wastewater networks, critical asset renewal projects, and flagship sustainable energy and utilities projects across the Logan region.

Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.

What you'll do

• Manage, coordinate and deliver sewage treatment plant projects
• Foster a culture of innovation, proactively develop team members, provide mentoring, leading by example and demonstrating a strong commitment to the Downer Standard and Zero Harm.
• Support budget management processes and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager to optimise cost, implement improvements, ensure accurate records, reports and forecasting
• Support procurement processes including implementation of Procurement Management Plan, Subcontractor engagement processes and supplier processes.
• Build strong relationships across design teams, clients and internal stakeholders to support optimal delivery across projects

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we're looking for

• Engineering qualification with experience managing sewage treatment plant projects.
• Project Management certification and RPEQ or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic contracting service orientated environment
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Developed analytical, planning/prioritisation, financial planning and budgeting skills

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.