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Saunders Aqua Metro | Melbourne | Full-TimeAbout UsSaunders Aqua Metro is a leading provider of water infrastructure solutions, delivering critical projects across Melbourne's water sector. We're committed to safety excellence, quality delivery, and sustainable practices. The OpportunityWe're seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven expertise in water infrastructure construction to lead the delivery of critical water projects across Melbourne. This is a hands-on, site-based role where your deep understanding of water industry requirements, regulations, and construction methodologies will be essential to project success.Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll drive project success across program planning, health and safety, quality, commercial performance, and sustainability objectives. Essential CriteriaLocation: Must be based in the Melbourne area - this is a site-based roleQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or related fieldExperience:Proven track record managing construction projects within the water sectorDemonstrated project delivery success across planning, safety, quality, commercial, and sustainabilityExperience managing multiple projects simultaneouslySkills:Strong project management principles and methodologiesExcellent leadership and communication abilitiesProficiency in MS Office Suite and project management softwareAbility to adapt to changing priorities Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain a positive safety culture across all projectsDevelop project budgets, forecasts, and accrualsManage contracts, variations, and Extensions of TimeComprehensive project planning including procurement, scheduling, and resourcingEnsure quality systems compliance and documentation standardsFoster collaborative stakeholder relationshipsIdentify sustainable and social procurement opportunities What's On OfferLead impactful water infrastructure projectsProfessional development opportunitiesCollaborative team environmentCompany committed to safety and sustainabilityHow to ApplyClick APPLY now with your resume and cover letter outlining your water sector project management experience. (REF: 1266036) AUD Melbourne 3004

Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Saunders Aqua Metro | Melbourne | Full-Time

About Us

Saunders Aqua Metro is a leading provider of water infrastructure solutions, delivering critical projects across Melbourne's water sector. We're committed to safety excellence, quality delivery, and sustainable practices.

 

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven expertise in water infrastructure construction to lead the delivery of critical water projects across Melbourne. This is a hands-on, site-based role where your deep understanding of water industry requirements, regulations, and construction methodologies will be essential to project success.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll drive project success across program planning, health and safety, quality, commercial performance, and sustainability objectives.

 

Essential Criteria

Location: Must be based in the Melbourne area - this is a site-based role

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Experience:

  • Proven track record managing construction projects within the water sector
  • Demonstrated project delivery success across planning, safety, quality, commercial, and sustainability
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Skills:

  • Strong project management principles and methodologies
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain a positive safety culture across all projects
  • Develop project budgets, forecasts, and accruals
  • Manage contracts, variations, and Extensions of Time
  • Comprehensive project planning including procurement, scheduling, and resourcing
  • Ensure quality systems compliance and documentation standards
  • Foster collaborative stakeholder relationships
  • Identify sustainable and social procurement opportunities
 
What's On Offer
  • Lead impactful water infrastructure projects
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Company committed to safety and sustainability
How to Apply

Click APPLY now with your resume and cover letter outlining your water sector project management experience. (REF: 1266036)