A growing civil construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team and take ownership of major civil projects

• Major Civil Infrastructure firm in the Hunter Region
• $3+ m Project in the water space
• Strong pipeline of work upcoming

Project Manager - Water & Sewer Infrastructure

Newcastle / Hunter Region | Full-Time

An established and growing civil construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team and take ownership of major civil infrastructure projects across the Newcastle and Hunter regions.

With almost 20 years of industry experience, the business specialises in the delivery of complex water, sewer, stormwater, pumpstation and associated civil infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys being hands-on, leading project teams and delivering quality outcomes from project commencement through to completion.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned projects, working closely with site teams, engineers, subcontractors, clients and consultants.

You will play a key role in managing project performance across safety, program, cost, quality and stakeholder management, while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion
• Lead and manage Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors
• Manage project programs, budgets, forecasting and resource requirements
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor engagement and commercial performance
• Manage client and consultant relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Review and manage project plans, specifications, methodologies and technical documentation
• Identify project risks, variations and commercial opportunities
• Drive project safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Monitor progress against program and implement recovery strategies where required
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts and project updates for senior management and clients
• Resolve technical, commercial and delivery issues in a timely manner
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil construction background, ideally with experience delivering water and sewer infrastructure.

You will bring:

• 7+ years' experience in civil construction, with proven Project Management experience
• Strong experience across water, sewer, stormwater, pumpstations or major civil infrastructure
• Relevant Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent qualification
• Proven track record managing projects from commencement through to completion
• Strong understanding of project programming, cost control, procurement and commercial management
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and risk management
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel across project sites as required

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Opportunity to manage significant civil infrastructure projects
• Strong pipeline of work across Newcastle and the Hunter
• Join a well-established contractor with almost 20 years of industry experience
• Supportive and collaborative management team
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in business growth
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who wants genuine ownership of projects and the opportunity to work with an established contractor delivering important civil infrastructure across the Hunter region.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day

Mark Tracey | mtracey@marble.com.au | 0407 841 808

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