Project Manager

Cleanaway Waste Management; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Share plan

Novated leasing

Vaccinations

EAP access

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Engineering and Technical NSW team at the Kemps Creek facility. You will own a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and landfill projects, guiding them from planning through commissioning and handover.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will collaborate with operations, contractors and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget and with a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Solid prior experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering multiple projects ranging between $5m to $20m.
• Experience in landfill, land remediation, major civil works, utilities or water and wastewater infrastructure is desirable.
• Ability to develop and challenge project scopes, assess feasibility and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Experience in managing client side, internal stakeholders and budget measures.
• Experience managing contractors, technical teams and multiple stakeholders in active operational environments.
• Solid written and verbal communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence decisions and manage competing priorities through a mixture of report writing and presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, and environmental compliance with demonstratable achievements

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of civil infrastructure and landfill projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements are met.
• Develop and critically review project scopes, budgets, schedules and business cases to ensure projects are practical, commercially sound and achievable.
• Oversee project financials, including cost forecasting, expenditure tracking, budget management and reporting.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and technical teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with operations, engineering, environmental and safety teams to align project delivery with operational requirements.
• Manage project risks, regulatory approvals and compliance requirements, working with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead project commissioning, handover and close-out activities, ensuring a smooth transition into operations.

Skills

Project management

Civil infrastructure

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Job description

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join Cleanaway within the Engineering and Technical NSW team based at our Kemps Creek facility. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and landfill-related projects.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will manage projects from initial planning and scope development through to construction, commissioning and handover. You will work closely with our operational team, external contractors and consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within scope, time budget and without harm to the environment, people, plant or equipment.

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge assumptions, manage competing priorities and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of civil infrastructure and landfill projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements are met.
• Develop and critically review project scopes, budgets, schedules and business cases to ensure projects are practical, commercially sound and achievable.
• Oversee project financials, including cost forecasting, expenditure tracking, budget management and reporting.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and technical teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with operations, engineering, environmental and safety teams to align project delivery with operational requirements.
• Manage project risks, regulatory approvals and compliance requirements, working with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead project commissioning, handover and close-out activities, ensuring a smooth transition into operations.

About You

You are an experienced Project Manager with demonstrated success to deliver civil projects in complex operational environments. You are commercially oriented, organised and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• Solid prior experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of end-to-end delivery.
• Experience delivering multiple projects ranging between $5m to $20m.
• Experience in landfill, land remediation, major civil works, utilities or water and wastewater infrastructure is desirable.
• Ability to develop and challenge project scopes, assess feasibility and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Experience in managing client side, internal stakeholders and budget measures.
• Experience managing contractors, technical teams and multiple stakeholders in active operational (shared use) environments.
• Solid written and verbal communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence decisions and manage competing priorities through a mixture of report writing and presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, and environmental compliance with demonstratable achievements

Why join Cleanaway?

We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

As a national, high growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry-leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future

Applications close: 10 Dec 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Vacancy No

525529

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kemps Creek NSW Australia

Categories

Engineering, Scientific & Technical