Senior Project Manager
About Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail.
About the opportunity
The Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) section of Inland Rail involves the construction of 39km of new rail corridor and 3km of upgraded track just east of Illabo and at Stockinbingal, NSW. This will provide a direct route from Illabo to Stockinbingal bypassing Cootamundra and the steep and winding section of track known as the Bethungra Spiral.
As the Senior Project Manager on the I2S project, you will be responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary team delivering the civil works including bulk earthworks, rail formation, structures (11 bridges, 10 stock underpasses), roadworks, and extensive drainage works.
Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with the Rail Delivery Senior PM, you will lead the team from procurement through to the execution of construction activities and be directly responsible for schedule, budget, quality, and HSE risks.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Manage project objectives, detailed scope, costs, scheduling, quality, safety, and environmental impact. Manage physical and financial progress issues related to the project ensuring timely and accurate information and reporting. Liaise with stakeholders on costing, scoping, and implementation of the "Inland Rail Program". Lead a team of staff, consultants, and contractors to successfully achieve the coordination of multiple work teams to obtain objectives. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the project by conducting regular reviews of project milestones against actual indicators. Manage the administration of contracts and financial forecasting ensuring timely and accurate reporting as well as ensuring cash flows and forecast costs are accurately reflected. About you
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
As the successful candidate, you will possess demonstrated experience in a similar role ideally within the rail industry as well as:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent. Project Management experience in multi-disciplinary construction projects or linear infrastructure. Experience in the administration, management, and delivery of major capital infrastructure projects with an emphasis on interface management and stakeholder engagement. Highly developed time management, problem solving, and organisational skills. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commercial acumen. What you'll be joining
You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia. This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment. Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow. Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the-Art office embracing flexible working conditions. Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity, and Reliability. Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries, and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm, and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
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If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Please note that applications are reviewed from the point of advertising so don't delay your application.
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