Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Lewis Woolcott is an Australian project advisory consultancy specialising in the commercial and performance disciplines that underpin successful major projects. We work alongside government organisations, contractors, asset owners and project delivery teams across infrastructure, energy, resources and utilities. Our people combine hands-on project experience with specialist expertise across commercial management, project controls, PMO, planning, risk, procurement and dispute resolution.

As a result of ongoing growth supporting major water infrastructure clients across QLD, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead the set up and delivery of a major water program, which will be pivotal to support the ever-growing SE QLD region.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall accountability for project performance, driving outcomes across safety, environment, quality, commercial performance, risk, programme and delivery.
• Providing strategic direction and leadership to Project Leads and multidisciplinary delivery teams, establishing clear accountabilities, developing capability and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Providing senior leadership across the end-to-end delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Leading projects from design and constructability through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery strategies align with client and broader program objectives.
• Leading commercial, contractual and risk performance, including forecasting, cost management, procurement strategy, project controls, change management and the resolution of complex delivery issues.
• Building relationships with clients and delivery partners while contributing to program wide performance, governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Significant project management experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally within the water and wastewater sector.
• Experience delivering large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, and associated infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership across the full project lifecycle, from design development and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial and delivery capability across design management, project controls, forecasting, contracts, procurement, risk and change management.
• Must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen.

What's on offer:

• Exposure to major projects covering mining, energy, infrastructure and utilities.
• Hybrid working models - 3 days on site (client's office) and 2 days remote.
• Ongoing variety of project types (water, rail, energy, data centres etc.).
• Flexible employment arrangements (independent consultants or FTE).
• Annual bonus structure and competitive salary/rates.
• Down-to-earth, approachable and supportive leadership team.

Sounds like you? Please apply now and for further information, please email nelson.eaton@lewiswoolcott.com