Senior Engineering Project Manager

ProFound People; South Australia; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 185 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Engineering Project Manager in South Australia. You will oversee complex engineering projects, leading teams to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving project outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in project management within relevant engineering sectors and holds a degree in a related field. Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies are available.

Qualificações

• Extensive engineering project management experience in relevant industries.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• More than 15 years of relevant experience in project engineering or management.

Responsabilidades

• Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project portfolios.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams.
• Ensure projects adhere to safety and quality requirements.

Conhecimentos

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Formação académica

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Combustion/Pyrolysis Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management or MBA

Ferramentas

MS Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Overview

Senior / Lead Engineering Project Manager

$150,000 - 185,000 + Super

This role requires a highly technical person

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Lead Engineering Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects from planning through to delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project portfolios, leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving outcomes that align with organisational goals. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies that support sustainability, decarbonisation, and the circular economy.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Delivery

• Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project portfolios.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with defined milestones.
• Oversee cost control, invoicing, resource allocation, and schedule tracking.
• Ensure projects align with scope, strategy, and stakeholder expectations.

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Facilitate regular meetings, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with goals.
• Support staff development and promote a strong culture of communication.

Strategic Input

• Contribute to management decision-making on strategic planning and resourcing.
• Support continuous improvement in project processes, governance, and reporting.

Compliance and Quality

• Ensure all projects adhere to safety, regulatory, and quality assurance requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive engineering project management experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, fabrication, production operations, or process engineering.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• More than 15 years of relevant experience in project engineering or management within mechanical, chemical, process, combustion, or pyrolysis engineering (or a related field).

Highly desirable experience:

• Gasification, combustion, or process engineering.
• Project cost management and financial control.
• Cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Supplier and customer relationship management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Combustion/Pyrolysis Engineering (or related discipline).
• Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management, Engineering Management, or MBA are advantageous.

Please reach out to [e-mail] for more info.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

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