Regional Project Manager (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering)- Warragamba

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking a Regional Project Manager to join our Operations team in Warragamba Dam.

In this role, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of various projects through the effective management of internal and external resources available to WaterNSW. This will involve the management of predominantly Asset Renewal Projects to meet or exceed agreed objectives including scope, cost, time, quality and put safety first.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our perks and benefits:

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Yearly corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Attractive salary range starting from $131,851 + super
• And so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Deliver on all aspects of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution and completion to improve asset operational performance, safety, avoid risk and reduce cost.
• Identify, monitor, and present options with key stakeholders in the appropriate manner to ensure successful delivery of the project outcomes and implement the best solution to meet project outcomes.
• Support the design processes to ensure relevant specifications and standards are met. Lead design review meetings and include relevant stakeholders to ensure risks are identified and addressed.
• Regularly monitor project work against agreed milestones and budgets and adequately supervise site works to ensure safety, environmental and quality aspects meet or exceed requirements.
• Ensure all project artefacts/documents and non-build deliverables including completion of fit for purpose quality assurance is undertaken, witnessed and verified by the appropriately qualified/experienced personnel to achieve agreed project outcomes. Prepare and ensure all project contract documentation is clear and accurate, with timely and appropriate stakeholder input to enable contractors to meet their obligations.

What we are looking for:?

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering/Project Management and/or demonstrated experience in Engineering/Project Management including Mechanical, Electrical or Civil disciplines.
• Professional Project Management and Engineering experience in delivering water infrastructure asset-based projects or similar.
• An understanding of engineering design principles and can interpret project/engineering documentation such as specifications and drawings.
• Experience in managing projects, design process and site-based experience managing construction activities and contractors.
• Willingness to travel and work at various sites within NSW.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

More about our team/ culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

Who is WaterNSW? 

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au 

For more information, please reach out to: Rory Hukins - rory.hukins@waternsw.com.au

Please note applications for this position will close on the 25th November 2024.

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