Senior Project Manager – Water Infrastructure & Sustainability

First Nations Jobs; Logan City; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for work

Health & wellbeing

Company benefits

Career development

Safety culture

ASX-listed company

Collaborative team

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Energy & Utilities team, delivering water and wastewater infrastructure across Southeast Queensland, with a focus on Logan's Water Network and capital works in the Treatment, Network, and Sustainability portfolios.

You'll lead projects end-to-end, mentor teams, manage budgets, procurement, and stakeholder relationships, contributing to a safe, high-performing culture and a stable, rewarding program of works with a strong pipeline.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Planning

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Downer is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Energy & Utilities team, delivering water and wastewater infrastructure across Southeast Queensland, with a focus on Logan's Water Network and capital works in the Treatment, Network, and Sustainability portfolios.

You'll lead projects end-to-end, mentor teams, manage budgets, procurement, and stakeholder relationships, contributing to a safe, high-performing culture and a stable, rewarding program of works with a strong pipeline.