Project Manager

Downer; Logan City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits

Work vehicle provided

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to deliver a $30m waste bulk haulage transfer station as part of the Logan Water Partnership, guiding the project through governance gates to approval and into delivery, while collaborating with design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and maintenance teams.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary team, manage budgets, support procurement, build strong stakeholder relationships, mentor staff and uphold Downer’s Zero Harm standards

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with civil project experience.
• PM certification or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in dynamic contracting/service environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, planning and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and deliver a complex project.
• Mentor and lead by example, upholding Downer standards and Zero Harm.
• Support budget management, cost optimisation, forecasting and reporting.
• Support procurement processes and subcontractor engagement.
• Build relationships with design teams, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Project management certification

Contracting environment experience

Verbal and written communication

Analytical, planning and budgeting

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management certification

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.