Senior Project Manager

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Option to purchase additional leave

Learning and development programs

Mentoring opportunities

Friendly team environment

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Canberra is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee a range of civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in project management, strong connections within the Canberra region, and a proven track record delivering complex projects. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. You will work closely with teams, manage financials, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in civil project management.
• Experience working with councils and in large civil projects.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Support projects across the entire life cycle, including design and contract administration.
• Marketing company services to obtain new clients.
• Manage project delivery to meet expectations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Senior Project Manager - ( 250002O5 )

About the role

Our established Civil Engineering team is looking for an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager with strong ties to the Canberra region. A well-established local network and solid relationships within the area will be key to driving success in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your connections and make a meaningful impact on iconic projects while advancing your career in a supportive and flexible environment.

The role sits within our Community Development group where you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of ACT projects in land development, subdivision, commercial buildings and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in land development and civil project management, proven experience leading teams of engineers and technicians, and solid financial and commercial acumen. If you're passionate about shaping Canberra’s future and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Support projects across the entire life cycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.
• Support campaign and proposal staff to identify project opportunities and prepare proposal material with a focus on Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF) practices, ensuring client requirements, scope/deliverables, risk, technical and commercial needs are achievable.
• Proactive marketing and cross-selling (across business lines and disciplines) of company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships.
• Leading project delivery by providing management skills to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, and reviewing executed contracts to verify timeframes, milestones, procedures and budgets to achieve project outcomes.
• Establish project plans (where required) including resourcing, finance, risk and quality in conjunction with the technical team, project Technical Leads/Project Engineers, Project Support personnel and Project Accounting to ensure all aspects of the project are planned prior to project execution.
• Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members.
• Complying with project controls including, project scheduling to demonstrate delay and disruption, monitoring and reporting progress, cost and productivity, project cost forecasting and management of changes to the scope of work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project management, Construction management or relevant technical qualification is desirable.
• Ideally you should have 7 years of experience.
• Previous civil project management experience working in civil projects including stormwater/roads, land development and councils.
• Previous success in delivering large projects; undertaking day to day project coordination, development and execution of projects plans and programming.
• Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment, be accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.
• Experience in project programming and critical path analysis by implementing strategies which address program, delivery, design risks and ensure the most appropriate standards and requirements are developed and implemented.
• Commercial acumen in managing resources and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.

What we offer

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.
• Professional Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Primary Location

Australia-Australian Capital Territory-Canberra

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans