Water Utilities Project Manager - Hybrid, Ownership

Chandler Macleod Group; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pool vehicle

Immediate start

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major water infrastructure projects from Beresfield, NSW. The role focuses on Sydney Water deliveries, stakeholder management, and delivering projects safely, on time, and commercially. Hybrid work is available with two days per week in the office.

You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring QA, documentation, and commercial activities are managed efficiently across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large mechanical/services projects with stakeholders.
• Strong contract administration and commercial management capabilities.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, reporting and claims.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and document control processes.
• Generate, coordinate and track QA documentation.
• Support safety compliance and project documentation requirements.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor project costs.
• Manage monthly progress claims and substantiation.
• Prepare delay notifications and contractual claims if required.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and schedules.
• Provide contract administration and commercial support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major water infrastructure projects from Beresfield, NSW. The role focuses on Sydney Water deliveries, stakeholder management, and delivering projects safely, on time, and commercially. Hybrid work is available with two days per week in the office.

You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring QA, documentation, and commercial activities are managed efficiently across the project lifecycle.