Add expected salary to your profile for insightsConfluence Water, the Ventia, Downer and Jacobs joint venture, is one of three consortia delivering services under Sydney Water's Partnering for Success program. Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services in Sydney Water's North region, which stretches from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing reservoir program. In this exciting, new role, you will act as the overall project build owner and be responsible for cost, time, HSEQ and risk management to deliver a successful project. This team is focused on the construction of Sydney Water's reservoirs in the North Region.You will have overall Project Management responsibility of your assigned projects from RFQ through Stage 1 and 2 to close out. The range of projects we are responsible for are varied and service over 2 million customers across the region.As such, the projects you will manage will be of varying size and scope, with differing values, structures, people and locations in drinking water assets. Across the life of the project you will be involved in scoping, design, costing, procurement, supply chain, estimating, Inspection/test planning, documentation, incident management, zero harm, safety/environment and risk mitigations, and ongoing stakeholder management - setting expectations throughout the project milestone dates and budgets and coaching of Construction Project Engineers and Construction Site Engineers on construction methods, procedures and correct ways of working.Working in partnership with Sydney Water, you will understand the scope of works, specifications and desired performance outcomes for any of your given projects to ensure the project is a success. This is an opportunity to leave a positive legacy in the communities in which we work through improved water services.ABOUT THE ROLECommitment to HSEQ: Actively support Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards by participating in the monitoring and enhancement of established practices.Project Delivery: Assist the Senior Project Manager in ensuring that allocated projects are safely delivered according to scope, schedule, budget and quality.Stakeholder Liaison: Engage effectively with client representatives, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and planning authorities. Facilitate meetings and workshops to ensure timely and satisfactory completion of planned work.Design Coordination: Collaborate closely with the design team and subcontracted designers to meet design milestones, providing constructability and methodology insights as needed.Subcontractor and Supplier Management: Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring regular review of subcontractor progress claims and conducting timely reviews in advance of site work.People Management: Demonstrate effective people management skills, guiding and supervising project and site engineers to achieve project outcomes.Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with Sydney Water specifications and requirements through adherence to established processes and procedures.Tendering and Procurement: Lead the tendering process in collaboration with the Procurement and Commercial team, supporting supplier selection and contract management.Cost Control and Forecasting: Develop monthly project forecasts, monitor expenses, review subcontractor progress claims, and ensure alignment with project budgets and financial targets.Project Governance: Ensure compliance with project governance standards, overseeing project documentation, milestone tracking, and reporting to internal stakeholders.Client Management: Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular updates, promptly submitting Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events, and managing changes to ensure project alignment and avoid disputes.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent project delays and budget overruns.ABOUT YOU• Professional, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred.• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate construction experience, with at least 4 years in a site-based role.• Previous experience with reservoir projects is an advantage.• Familiarity with Sydney Water technical specifications is desirable.• Proven leadership in health, safety, quality, and environmental management.• Experience with major tier-1 contractors in similar projects is preferred.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Skilled in client relationship and stakeholder management.• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.• High attention to detail and accuracy.• Willingness to travel to or work from project sites as needed.• Class C Driver License and Construction Industry White CardWHAT WE OFFER• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company• Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project• Safety focused culture working within an essential service industry.As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds.For more information please contact Janice Tier, Senior Workforce and Inclusion Business Partner(emailprotected)Please submit your application via the online advertisement.
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