Senior Project Manager

Job Description

The SEE Way

• Be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion
• Benefit from career growth and tailored development opportunities
• Enjoy personalised rewards and recognition for your hard work
• Lead impactful projects that shape communities
• Work with passionate people who bring a boots and all attitude to everything they do

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Project Managers and project staff to achieve project objectives in line with SEE Civil's strategic priorities.
• Provide full project life cycle leadership across one major project or multiple concurrent civil projects.
• Oversee project planning, programming, construction methodologies, resourcing and delivery performance.
• Take accountability for project financial performance, including budgets, monthly assessments, forecasts, cost controls and operational reporting.
• Lead contract administration, scope changes, variation pricing, client negotiations and the resolution of contractual or technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, project specifications and SEE Group Integrated Management System requirements.
• Coordinate employees, subcontractors, procurement, plant, equipment and other resources across the project portfolio.
• Drive safe, environmentally responsible and quality-focused project delivery, including the implementation of relevant management systems and accreditations.
• Build productive relationships with clients, consultants, councils, regulators, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Coach and develop project personnel, build team capability and foster a positive, collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Identify project and business risks, improvement opportunities and future work prospects that support sustainable growth.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• 5+ years of project management experience, including the planning and tracking of complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple civil construction projects while maintaining focus on priorities, deadlines and commercial outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practical experience delivering civil infrastructure, land development or related projects.
• Highly effective capability in contract negotiation, evaluation and administration, including specifications and Australian Standards.
• Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary project teams and internal and external resources.
• Strong financial management, forecasting, reporting and cost-control capability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage clients, executives, senior leaders and technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly effective planning, organisation, analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships, resolve conflict constructively and lead through changing priorities.
• Competence with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and ERP systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, environmental responsibility, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Current driver licence.

What's next?

• Summary: Civil Infrastructure and Urban Development | Ipswich Region