Project Manager

Veolia; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader

Leadership role

SeaReady collaboration

Cross-disciplinary role

Sustainable development

Professional development

Job summary

Veolia seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial ship docking, repair and maintenance projects for the SeaReady consortium in Henderson. You will bring a strong marine background, quoting work, managing contractors and delivering dockings for tugs and offshore vessels.

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Maintenance and Preservation, you will coordinate SeaReady partners from inspection to undocking and handover, managing scopes, budgets and schedules with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience managing commercial ship repair, shipyard or dry‑docking projects, preferably involving tugs or offshore vessels.
• Strong technical, commercial and project management capability across ship repair scopes, estimates, cost control and scheduling.
• Demonstrated safety leadership in permit‑to‑work, SIMOPS and critical works.
• Experience leading multi‑trade teams with solid communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect commercial ships, review specs and drawings, agree repair scopes, and prepare estimates with SeaReady partners.
• Develop and control integrated project schedules, contractor resources and procurement; coordinate docking/undocking and handover.
• Manage contractor scopes, variations and claims; ensure repairs meet safety, quality and schedule requirements.

Job description

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial ship docking, repair and maintenance projects for the SeaReady consortium in Henderson. You will bring a strong marine background, with practical experience quoting work, managing contractors and delivering dockings for tugs, offshore supply vessels or comparable commercial ships.

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Maintenance and Preservation, you will coordinate SeaReady consortium partners and contractors from initial inspection and quotation through to undocking and handover. You will manage contractor scopes, budgets and schedules, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and meeting docking and redelivery dates.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in environmental solutions
• Leadership role with direct impact on business growth and operational excellence
• Work closely with SeaReady consortium partners across mechanical, electrical and protective coating services.
• Diverse role covering project management, estimating, commercial coordination and ship repair operations
• Be part of a team committed to sustainable development and ecological transformation

What you'll be responsible for

Operational Management

• Inspect commercial ships, review specifications and drawings, agree repair scopes with clients, and prepare estimates and quotations with SeaReady consortium partners covering labour, materials, plant, docking costs and margin.
• Develop and control integrated project schedules, contractor resources and procurement; coordinate docking, undocking and redelivery with clients, facility operators, dockmasters and ships’ masters.
• Manage contractor scopes, work sequencing, daily performance, budgets, commitments, margin, contract notices, variations and claims, ensuring repairs meet agreed safety, quality and schedule requirements. Coordinate inspections, testing, defect close‑out and handover with classification societies and clients.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Lead project safety and compliance by ensuring risk assessments, safe work methods, inductions and applicable WHS, maritime, classification, security and environmental requirements are in place.
• Coordinate SIMOPS, permit‑to‑work activities, critical works and isolations with consortium partners, contractors, ship crews, facility representatives and authorised permit personnel.
• Conduct safety inspections and coordinate HSEQ audits, stop unsafe work where required, and ensure corrective actions are completed.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Keep clients and SeaReady consortium partners informed of scope, progress, costs, risks and delivery dates.
• Lead and develop supervisors and project personnel, including the Project Engineer, while coordinating facility operators, dockmasters, contractors, suppliers and support teams.

What you'll need to be successful

Essential

• Australian‑recognised trade or tertiary qualification and 10+ years’ experience managing commercial ship repair, shipyard or dry‑docking projects, preferably involving tugs, offshore vessels or similar ships.
• Strong technical, commercial and project management capability across ship repair scopes, classification requirements, estimates, cost control, scheduling, contractors, docking operations and inspections.
• Demonstrated safety leadership in permit‑to‑work, SIMOPS and critical works, with knowledge of applicable WHS, maritime, security and environmental requirements.
• Experience leading multi‑trade teams, supported by strong communication, reporting and document‑control skills. Australian driver’s licence and flexibility for docking hours required.

Personal Attributes

• Safety‑focused, accountable and commercially aware, with practical leadership, clear communication and attention to quality.
• Able to manage competing priorities, solve problems and escalating risks early in deadline‑driven docking environments.

Desirable

• Experience with BIMCO REPAIRCON and classification society surveys/ship repair inspections.

Veolia is committed to an AlwaysSafe culture and maintains zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Shortlisted candidates must complete a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.