Senior Water Infrastructure Project Leader

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

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