Project Manager

Downer; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits access

Vehicle for work

Career development and growth

Competitive remuneration

Safety focused culture

Ongoing training and mentoring

ASX company experience

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Project Manager for a major civil infrastructure project in Australia. You will lead the delivery of a $30m waste bulk haulage transfer station within the Logan Water Partnership, guiding governance gates from development through to delivery and collaborating with design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and maintenance teams.

You will work within a fast-paced, stable program, benefiting from a robust pipeline of local opportunities while upholding Downer standards and safety

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and substantial experience in civil project management.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and deliver a complex civil project.
• Foster a culture of innovation and lead by example with Downer standards and Zero Harm.
• Support budget management, cost optimisation and forecasting with the Senior Project Manager.
• Support procurement processes including Procurement Management Plan and supplier engagement.
• Build strong relationships with design teams, clients and internal stakeholders for successful delivery.

Skills

Engineering project management

Communication skills

Budgeting and finance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Join Downer's Energy & Utilities Business as a Project Manager and make a meaningful impact.

The opportunity

The Project Manager will deliver a $30m waste bulk haulage transfer station as a part of the Logan Water Partnership. In addition to managing the Project development phase, progressing through the governance gate process to project approval and through the delivery phase of the project. You will be collaborating with design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth transitions and project success.

The wider Logan Water Partnership team is at the forefront of a diverse range of civil construction initiatives, including water and wastewater treatment plants, expansive water and wastewater networks, critical asset renewal projects, and flagship sustainable energy and utilities projects. 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 a complex project
• 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 and the Logan Water Partnership

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Vehicle for work purposes
• 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 substantial experience managing civil projects on capital infrastructure.
• Project Management certification
• 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 skill

'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.