Project Manager

RGIT Australia; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Water APAC in Bibra Lake, WA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead packaged water and wastewater treatment projects. You will manage scope, budget, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with specifications.

You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, contribute to proposals, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across project frameworks, with a focus on safety and quality in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in PM, engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience.
• Experience with water and wastewater packaged equipment desirable.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering plans and specs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of project financials and business drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater treatment projects within scope, budget, and client specifications.
• Lead project planning and execution with focus on safety and KPIs.
• Act as the principal point of accountability for allocated projects and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and third parties.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery across functions.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes, estimates and delivery programs.
• Maintain project schedules and control registers, including commercial management.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors for safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Oversee full lifecycle from commissioning to rectification of defects.
• Identify and elevate risks to Project Delivery Manager.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress reports.
• Apply risk management to minimise project risks.
• Support business improvement by standardising project frameworks and documentation.
• Ensure all work aligns with company policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Client-facing

Interpreting engineering plans

Microsoft Project

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bibra Lake, Western Australia 6163, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

About Us

Centurion - Asia Pacific Rentals and Services supplies high-quality, certified equipment solutions to the mining, energy, industrial, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Our range includes water and wastewater treatment services, power generation, pumps, winches, and lifting equipment. Our O'Connor facility focuses on sustainable water and wastewater services, delivering innovative, environmentally responsible solutions that ensure operational excellence for our clients across Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our Centurion Water team. As a member of the project delivery team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of packaged water and wastewater treatment plant projects. This role requires a strong focus on client engagement, commercial and risk management, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

This role will be based in Bibra Lake.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater treatment projects in line with scope, budget, and client specifications.
• Lead project planning and execution with a strong focus on safety, in accordance with HSE procedures and KPIs.
• Act as the principal point of accountability for allocated projects, ensuring proactive client and stakeholder communication.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and third parties.
• Collaborate with internal teams across business development, finance, engineering, procurement, scheduling, and commissioning to achieve seamless delivery.
• Contribute to project proposals, scopes, estimates, and delivery programs.
• Maintain up-to-date project schedules and control registers, including commercial management.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Oversee full project lifecycle, including commissioning, handover, and rectification of defects.
• Identify and elevate risks to the Project Delivery Manager.
• Lead and participate in project meetings, providing accurate progress reports.
• Apply risk management practices to minimise project risks.
• Support business improvement by maintaining and standardising project frameworks and documentation.
• Ensure all work aligns with company policies and procedures.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment packaged equipment (desirable).
• Strong ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project).
• Understanding of project financials and business drivers.
• Technical background or hands-on experience (desirable).
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights (essential)

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual who is looking to take the next step in their career as a Project Manager.

Company Overview

About Centurion Centurion is a global leader in the supply of equipment rentals and services to critical industries, including mining, renewables, oil and gas, construction, infrastructure and defence. Operating across five key regions - Asia Pacific, US, Canada, UK and Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa, we deliver practical, cost-effective solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of industry needs. At Centurion we are focused on safety, sustainability, and working more efficiently to support our clients, even in the toughest and most remote conditions. Throughout the Asia Pacific region, Centurion connects global capability with local expertise to deliver effective solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. From remote mine sites and wind farms to hydroelectric power plants and major infrastructure projects, we deliver the right solution, regardless of its scale or complexity.