Senior Project Manager - Remediation

Ausdecom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Exposure to complex projects

Autonomous role

Supportive management

National scope

Job summary

Ausdecom is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Remediation to lead the planning, management and delivery of medium to large-scale contaminated land and remediation projects across Australia.

You will oversee project performance in safety, program, commercial outcomes, and client relationships, directing project teams and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience leading medium to large remediation projects.
• Strong leadership, prioritisation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Solid understanding of budgets, forecasting, cost controls and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of contaminated land and remediation projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, programs and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate site activities, resources, subcontractors and requirements.
• Lead project teams with a focus on safety, program, quality and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, regulatory and project requirements.
• Manage project risk, scope, specifications and contractual obligations.
• Maintain commercial oversight including cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare tender and costings, and contribute to bids and methodologies.
• Foster strong client, consultant and subcontractor relationships; report on performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Contract management

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Project

Job description

Ausdecom are one of Australia's leading providers of decommissioning, demolition, remediation, and recycling services. We are continually refining our technology to remain at the leading edge of modern-day business. We offer a range of world class solutions to our clients, whilst aligning our activities around safety, people, customer focus, operational excellence, growth, and community.

At Ausdecom, we believe that valuing our people is the key to our success. We prioritise well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring a supportive and rewarding work environment with career opportunities. Join our talented team and experience the difference of working with dedicated and passionate professionals.

About You

You are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in remediation and contaminated land projects. Commercially astute and solutions focused, you are comfortable taking ownership of complex projects from planning through to completion.

You are a confident leader who can manage project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors while maintaining a strong focus on safety, program, quality and commercial outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced project environment and have the ability to balance competing priorities while keeping delivery on track.

The Opportunity

With a strong pipeline of upcoming remediation works, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager - Remediation to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, management and delivery of medium to large-scale contaminated land, environmental and industrial remediation projects across Australia.

This is a senior delivery role with responsibility for project performance across safety, program, commercial outcomes, client relationships and project team leadership.

Key Duties & Tasks

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of contaminated land and remediation projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, programs, methodologies and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate site activities, resources, subcontractors and project requirements.
• Lead project teams, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing environment.
• Champion best practice across Health, Safety, Quality and Environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental, safety, regulatory and project requirements.
• Manage project risk, scope, specifications, protocols and contractual obligations.
• Maintain strong commercial oversight, including cost control, forecasting, budgets and project financial performance.
• Identify, assess, price and negotiate project variations and changes in scope.
• Manage monthly claims, invoicing and project reporting.
• Prepare and contribute to tenders, bids, methodologies, job plans and project costings.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project performance, risks, opportunities and delivery.
• Drive projects to successful completion safely, on program and within budget.

Experience/Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience managing medium to large-scale projects within the contaminated land, environmental or remediation field.
• Proven leadership capability, with the ability to lead project teams, drive outcomes and manage priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting, claims, variations and cost control.
• High-level problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions that deliver both technical and commercial outcomes.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of effectively managing both internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst managing project elements simultaneously.

On Offer

• An exceptional career opportunity within a thriving and positive business.
• An excellent remuneration package, including all the tools to do the job!
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging remediation projects across Australia.
• The opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by an experienced management team, in a vibrant and professional culture.
• Open to applications nationally - a role not to miss!