Senior Project Manager

Clough Limited; Cooma; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Clough Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, coordination and execution of construction activities for Snowy 2.0‑related works in remote NSW areas. You will guide engineers and construction personnel to ensure information and support to achieve project goals, maintaining safety, quality and schedule compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, Stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across EPC execution, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Senior-level construction project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all construction activities within the assigned work scope, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Construction Directors, engineers, designers, suppliers and subcontractors to coordinate complex schedules, resources and activities.
• Ensure construction activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide dedicated leadership to construction teams, fostering safety and excellence in delivery.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes to meet contract, specifications and standards.
• Facilitate effective, timely communication between project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Identify, address and resolve construction-related conflicts or issues.
• Monitor construction budgets and expenditures for cost-effectiveness and waste reduction.
• Identify risks and mitigate issues in temporary and permanent works.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly and monthly reports tailored to the audience.
• Lead weekly, six-week look-ahead, and three-month look-ahead plans with milestones.

Job description

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities within their allocated work scope.

Successful performance in this role is critical to the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of the works according to the EPC contract, employer requirements, Project specifications, environmental regulations and stakeholder expectations.

This will be achieved through leading a team of engineers and construction personnel to ensure the construction teams have the necessary information and support to achieve our common goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all construction activities within the assigned work scope, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and timeline standards.
• Collaborate with Construction Directors, engineers, designers, suppliers and subcontractors to coordinate complex construction schedules, resources, and activities related to the work scope.
• Ensure that construction activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide dedicated leadership and guidance to construction teams, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in delivery.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes, ensuring construction meets the specific requirements of the EPC contract, employer requirements, Project specifications, relevant standards, approved methodologies and IFC designs.
• Facilitate effective, timely communication between project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve construction-related conflicts or issues that may arise during Project execution.
• Assist in monitoring construction budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness and waste reduction.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with temporary and permanent construction activities, while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency in construction operations
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on construction activities tailored to the target audience.
• Lead the development and delivery of weekly, six‑week look‑ahead, and three‑month look‑ahead plans, with clearly defined milestones and measurable targets.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

• Safe delivery of all construction works within the assigned scope, with zero tolerance for serious safety incidents.
• Delivery of construction works in accordance with contract requirements, approved programmes, and agreed milestones.
• Effective leadership and performance of construction teams, including engineers, supervisors, and superintendents, ensuring capability, accountability, and engagement.
• Compliance with all statutory, contractual, quality, environmental, and industrial relations obligations applicable to the work scope.
• Management of construction risks and opportunities, including temporary and permanent works interfaces, to protect project outcomes.
• Accurate forecasting, reporting, and control of construction costs, productivity, and resources.
• Maintenance of effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

Working with Clough provides you with access to challenging projects and career opportunities, along with access to professional development through our various internal and external training programs.