Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Senior Project Manager - Water
Lead and deliver water infrastructure projects, managing teams, budgets, and stakeholders.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this mature, long‑term program you will lead projects from cradle to grave, working closely with planning, design, scheduling, cost, commissioning and maintenance teams to ensure seamless execution and long‑term success. The team drives civil construction initiatives such as treatment plants, network upgrades, asset renewals and flagship sustainable energy projects in a fast‑paced, stable and rewarding environment. • Lead and deliver a portfolio of water infrastructure projects across treatment, network, and sustainability sectors. • Mentor project teams, promote innovation and uphold a Zero Harm safety culture. • Manage project budgets, optimize costs, and provide accurate financial forecasts to senior stakeholders. • Oversee procurement, engage subcontractors, and coordinate suppliers throughout project lifecycles. • Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸team mentoring
- ▸cost management
- ▸procurement
- ▸client relations
- ▸civil construction
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds an engineering qualification with extensive experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, preferably in the water sector, and possesses a Project Management certification and RPEQ (or is willing to obtain it). Proven leadership in dynamic, service‑oriented contracting environments, strong communication, analytical, planning and budgeting skills are essential. • Hold an engineering qualification with extensive civil infrastructure project delivery experience. • Preferable water industry experience; project management certification and RPEQ (or willingness to obtain). • Demonstrated leadership in dynamic, service‑oriented contracting environments. • Strong communication, analytical, planning and budgeting abilities.
Requirements
- ▸engineering qualification
- ▸civil infrastructure
- ▸water industry
- ▸project management
- ▸rpeq
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Downer offers competitive remuneration, a vehicle for work purposes, health and wellness initiatives and access to the broader Downer Group benefits. Employees benefit from ongoing training, mentoring, leadership support and a safety‑focused culture within a leading services organisation. The role provides the opportunity to work on impactful projects for an ASX‑listed company in a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment. • Competitive salary plus a work vehicle. • Access to health, wellness programs and Downer Group employee benefits. • Ongoing training, mentoring and leadership development opportunities. • Collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment.
Work Environment
Hybrid