Project Manager M&E

ACCIONA; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major water infrastructure projects in Sydney across the full lifecycle—from concept to handover. You will drive delivery of water, wastewater, desalination and recycled water schemes, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction while ensuring safety, quality and on-time performance.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, lead multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental or related field.
• 10+ years delivering major water, wastewater, desalination or related infra projects.
• Experience across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water, wastewater, recycled water and desalination projects across all phases.
• Manage scope, programme, budget, resources, risks and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and foster high performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee project controls, forecasting and reporting on financial performance.
• Lead risk management, contract administration and commercial activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover of water infrastructure assets.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainable project delivery outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contract management

Communication

Negotiation

WHS knowledge

Environmental compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

At ACCIONA, we are committed to creating infrastructure solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. As a global leader in water infrastructure, we deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative desalination, drinking water, wastewater and water recycling projects.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Water business in Sydney and play a key role in delivering major water infrastructure projects across Australia.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior project leadership, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water, wastewater, recycled water and desalination projects across all project phases.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, resources, risks and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage project controls, financial performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Lead risk management, commercial management and contract administration activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and operational acceptance of water infrastructure assets.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable project delivery outcomes.

About You:

• Degree qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial or related discipline).
• 10+ years' experience delivering major water, wastewater, recycled water, desalination or related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Sound understanding of WHS, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.