Rail Infrastructure Project Coordinator

Lycopodium Limited; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression

Discounts to retailers

Maternity leave

Job summary

Lycopodium Limited is currently recruiting a proactive Project Delivery Coordinator- Rail to join our Infrastructure team in Newcastle. This role supports Project Managers with coordination, commercial administration and project controls in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with planning, procurement and reporting while liaising with clients and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time project delivery. A driver’s license and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a project management, project engineering or contracts administration role.
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, rail or infrastructure projects, with an understanding of project delivery, procurement and commercial administration.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems. Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft 365 would be advantageous.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• A self-starter who can readily adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm to go above and beyond, and a passion for providing high levels of service to facilitate exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project obligations, documentation and reporting are managed effectively, and in line with company standards.
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from commencement through to completion.
• Contribute to safe, efficient, and profitable project outcomes.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, procurement activities and commercial records.
• Monitor project schedules, risks, and key deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Manage subcontractors onsite to ensure safe delivery and scope objectives are met.
• Support tendering, project mobilisation and project close-out activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Self-starter

Rail/infrastructure experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management, construction management, engineering, or business (desirable)

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Project management systems

Job description

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high-quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Reporting to the Rail Delivery Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager - Rail to play a key role in the successful delivery of rail infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for leading project development, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The tasks you'll perform

• Lead the successful delivery of rail infrastructure projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage project schedules, resources, forecasting, reporting and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, issues and delivery challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and contractual requirements.
• Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations and capability promotion.

The expertise you'll bring

• 5 years' rail industry experience including exposure to site based work as well as planning. Scoping and contract management.
• Qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline such as rail maintenance.
• Strong understanding of rail infrastructure delivery, contract administration and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a diverse range of challenging rail infrastructure projects whilst working alongside a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That's why we:

• Invest in our people for the long term, building diverse and rewarding careers mentored by some of the best professionals in the industry.
• Enable our people to balance work with other commitments through flexible working arrangements.
• Provide access to a benefits, rewards and recognition platform offering discounts with hundreds of retailers across Australia.
• Offer a range of additional benefits including professional membership support, 18 weeks paid maternity leave plus superannuation continuance, reward and recognition programs, and much more.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination-free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button.