Project Manager

Location: Somerton, VIC, Australia

Project Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Project Manager to join our team and focus on the delivery of the North East Link Project, Victoria's largest transport infrastructure project.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple civil and asphalt construction projects, leading teams through the full project lifecycle from planning and execution through to completion.

You will be accountable for commercial and operational performance, driving project outcomes across safety, quality, programme, cost and stakeholder management.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Contracting/Construction Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the successful delivery of allocated projects and contract portfolios from planning through to completion.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification. 
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance. 
• Leading project teams, including Project Engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and site personnel.
• Managing contract administration, risk management and project reporting. 
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers. 
• Driving programme performance and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Supporting tender preparation, pricing and business development activities. 
• Promoting innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence across project teams. 
• Championing Downer's Zero Harm culture and leading safety initiatives across all project activities.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' project management experience within civil construction, asphalt, surfacing, road maintenance or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for budgets, forecasting and commercial outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing project teams.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities. 
• Strong planning, organisational and decision-making skills. 
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and innovation. 
• A strong commitment to safety leadership and fostering a Zero Harm environment.

Why Join Downer?

This is your opportunity to play a key leadership role on a landmark infrastructure project while building your career with one of Australia's leading infrastructure providers.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to one of Victoria's largest infrastructure projects
• Competitive remuneration package 
• Career development and progression opportunities within a national organisation
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP and health insurance discounts
• Perks@Downer employee benefits program offering discounts across retail, travel and entertainment
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

Ready to help deliver one of Victoria's most significant infrastructure projects? Apply now and join the Downer team.

Reference Number: 737123

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter. For more information, contact Amy Isgar at amy.isgar@downer.co.nz

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 

About the Organization

Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Project Manager to join our team and focus on the delivery of the North East Link Project, Victoria's largest transport infrastructure project.