Senior Project Manager (NSW & VIC)

Stantec; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Learning and development programs

Employee assistance program

Service recognition awards

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Senior Project Manager in St. Leonards, NSW, to oversee civil engineering projects across areas like stormwater and councils. This role offers the chance to leverage local connections and work in a flexible environment that encourages professional development.

Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and ideally 7 years of project management experience. A positive and collaborative team culture awaits, along with various perks including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideally 7 years of experience in civil project management.
• Previous experience with stormwater/roads and land development.
• Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Support projects across the entire lifecycle including design management and financial management.
• Lead project delivery ensuring client expectations are met.
• Market and cross-sell company services to obtain new clients.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or relevant field

Job description

Senior Project Manager (NSW & VIC) – Req. ID: 260000EC. Location: Australia – New South Wales – St. Leonards. Schedule: Full‑time. Travel: No.

About the role

Our established Civil Engineering team is looking for a Senior Project Manager based in Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong or Melbourne. 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 is within our growing Community Development South‑East business where you will work on a broad range of projects across various disciplines and sectors, including greenfield master‑planned communities, local government infrastructure, energy transition infrastructure and more.

Day to Day Tasks

• 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.
• Proactively market and cross‑sell company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships.
• Lead project delivery by providing management skills to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, and review 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 execution.
• Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource to other team members.
• Comply with project controls including 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.

To Be Successful for This Role You'll Need

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a relevant technical qualification.
• Ideally 7 years of experience.
• Previous civil project management experience working on stormwater/roads, land development and councils.
• Previous success in delivering large projects; undertaking day‑to‑day project coordination, development and execution of project plans and programming.
• Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment and be accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.
• Experience in project programming and critical‑path analysis, implementing strategies that address program, delivery, design risks and ensure 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 of additional leave.
• Learning and talent development programmes – 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 programmes.
• Service recognition awards.
• Employee assistance programme.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, 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.