Senior Project Manager

First Nations Jobs; Logan City; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for work purposes

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits

Career development and leadership

Safety-focused culture

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead water infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland, focusing on Logan's Water Network and capital works across treatment, network, and sustainability portfolios. You will guide projects end-to-end and partner with planning, design, scheduling, cost, commissioning, and maintenance teams to deliver long-term, impactful outcomes.

This mature program emphasizes sustainability, team leadership, and high-performance delivery

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Water industry experience preferred.
• PM certification and RPEQ qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Proven leadership in dynamic, service-oriented contracting environments.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects with strategic oversight.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering innovation and promoting a Zero Harm culture.
• Drive budget management and collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise cost and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, and supplier coordination.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Procurement

Scheduling

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

PM Certification

RPEQ

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Energy & Utilities team, delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland. This leadership role focuses on Logan's Water Network, overseeing capital works across the Treatment, Network, and Sustainability portfolios.

You’ll lead projects from cradle to grave, collaborating closely with planning, design, scheduling, cost, commissioning, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless execution and long-term success.

This is a mature, long-term program of works with a strong focus on sustainability. You’ll be part of a high-performing team driving civil construction initiatives including treatment plants, network upgrades, asset renewals, and flagship sustainable energy projects. Join us in a fast-paced, stable, and rewarding environment with a robust pipeline of local work and a great team culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects with strategic oversight.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering innovation and promoting a Zero Harm culture.
• Drive budget management and collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise cost and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor engagement, and supplier coordination.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and a vehicle for work purposes.
• Health and wellness initiatives and access to Downer Group benefits.
• Career development with ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership support.
• A safety-focused culture within a leading services organisation.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within an ASX-listed company.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering qualifications with extensive experience in civil infrastructure project delivery.
• Water industry experience is preferable
• Project Management certification and RPEQ (or willingness to obtain).
• Proven leadership in dynamic, service-oriented contracting environments.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and budgeting skills.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business connects communities to essential infrastructure across water, electricity, telecommunications, and power generation. Our integrated team delivers end-to-end services, combining technical expertise, engineering excellence, and skilled tradespeople.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.