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Senior Project Manager

Downer Group

SA, Australia
Full-time
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Job description

Downer Group is hiring a Senior Project Manager — a full-time, based in SA, Australia role. Apply directly on Downer Group's careers page below.

Senior Project Manager

Location: SA, Australia

Senior Project Manager 

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Specialised Pavements and Projects team. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of the civil component of exciting specialised pavement projects, ensuring zero harm and that cost, quality and delivery requirements meet contract specifications.

The position is suited to candidates with extensive experience in civil construction, ideally across airports, racetracks, major roadworks or other specialised pavement projects. Following the completion of this project, you will work across a portfolio of projects nationally. The successful candidate can be based out of Adelaide, Brisbane or Melbourne.

This position will require national travel and can be based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

About you

  • Ideally, you will have qualifications in civil engineering, business management or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable project management experience delivering major civil construction, road, airport, racetrack or specialised pavement projects.
  • A successful track record of proactively building relationships with key clients and stakeholders and developing new business opportunities.
  • A solid understanding of tendering and contract negotiation.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, execution and financial reporting.
  • A proactive approach to change management, with the ability to lead, develop and inspire teams.


Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

  • Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP.
  • Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing.
  • Lifestyle; discount with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (like The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint).
  • Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft.
  • Job security with an iconic Australian business.
     

We do not accept applications via email however for more information, please contact Rebecca Hodson at TIrecruitmentAU@downergroup.com

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