Water & Wastewater Project Lead – Victoria

Lc Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Water is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from initiation to completion. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Based at the Norlane office with occasional site travel across Victoria, the role requires strong communication, budget oversight, and a track record managing civil, mechanical or process projects.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects is preferred (5–10 years).
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects to achieve milestones, budget targets and quality, with safe delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants for effective execution.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts and reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client, stakeholder and regulatory relationships through proactive communication.
• Manage project risks, opportunities, contractual obligations and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, quality and environmental management requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including progress reports and procurement records.
• Identify and resolve project issues to minimise impacts on programme, cost and quality.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project personnel and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Project/Construction Management qualification

Job description

LC Water is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from initiation to completion. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Based at the Norlane office with occasional site travel across Victoria, the role requires strong communication, budget oversight, and a track record managing civil, mechanical or process projects.