Project Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to join Downer’s Energy and Utilities business within our Water Projects team.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of the end to end delivery of complex water infrastructure projects, ensuring successful outcomes across safety, time, cost, quality and client expectations.

This is a hands on leadership role where you will oversee multidisciplinary project teams and work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders. From design and construction through to commissioning and handover, you will play a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification – Civil or Mechanical preferred 

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in Project Management

• Minimum of 5 years experience managing complex projects within the water sector

• Demonstrated experience managing safety, quality and environmental requirements

• Strong commercial and financial capability, including project budgeting, forecasting, cost control and reporting

• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, progress claims and variations

• Previous experience leading and developing high performing project teams

• Strong understanding of project scheduling and the ability to proactively manage project performance and delays

• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing capability

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Well developed planning, prioritisation and organisational capability

• The ability to perform effectively within a dynamic contracting environment

• Leadership qualifications such as Frontline Management will be highly regarded.

What we offer

At Downer, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Joining our Energy and Utilities team means being part of a business where you can build your career while contributing to essential infrastructure for the communities we serve.

You can expect

• A challenging and rewarding project leadership opportunity within the water infrastructure sector

• The opportunity to lead projects across design, construction, commissioning and handover

• A strong focus on Zero Harm and safe project delivery

• Exposure to complex commercial, operational and stakeholder environments

• Opportunities to develop your leadership and project management capability

• A supportive team environment focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

About Energy & Utilities

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. Through our Energy and Utilities business, we work with our customers to deliver essential infrastructure and services that support communities and industries.

Our Water business provides specialist capabilities across the lifecycle of water infrastructure, bringing together project management, engineering, construction and operational expertise to deliver safe, sustainable and reliable outcomes for our customers.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure and are ready to take ownership of complex project delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online by submitting your resume through the relevant application link.

Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, people with disability, women and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Unsolicited resumes

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our recruitment team or hiring managers. Downer is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.