Project Manager - ( 240004CA )

Description

About the role

Our established NSW Civil Engineering team is looking for a Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager to support a strong pipeline of work in Newcastle. The ideal team player will have a strong technical background in land development, civil project management, experience in leading teams of engineers and technicians, strong financial and commercial acumen, and the desire to advance their career on iconic projects across the region.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams and work independently as a Project Manager on your own projects. Our team works on a range of land development, government infrastructure, and strategic planning projects across New South Wales

Successful candidates will be developed in a professional and personal sense and will be provided with an opportunity to forge a challenging and rewarding career path in a successful consultancy.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Support projects across the entire life cycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.

• Support Campaign and Proposal staff to identify project opportunities and prepare proposal material with a focus on Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF) practices, ensuring client requirements, scope/deliverables, risk, technical and commercial needs are achievable.

• Proactive marketing and cross-selling (across business lines and disciplines) of company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships.

• Spearheading project delivery by providing management skills to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.

• Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, and reviewing executed contracts to verify timeframes, milestones, procedures and budgets to achieve project outcomes.

• Establish project plans (where required) including resourcing, finance, risk and quality in conjunction with the technical team, project Technical Leads/Project Engineers, Project Support personnel and Project Accounting to ensure all aspects of the project are planned prior to project execution.

• Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members

• Managing adequate resource allocation to ensure project delivery meets the required program milestones.

• Managing the project in accordance with the agreed contract conditions

• Coordinating the engagement of subconsultants and subcontractors for contributions to project delivery

• Reviewing and developing work procedures to improve operations or to solve problems related to quality.

• Complying with project controls including, project scheduling to demonstrate delay and disruption, monitoring and reporting progress, cost and productivity, project cost forecasting and management of changes to the scope of work.

• Maintain and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project management, Construction management or relevant technical qualification is desirable.

• Ideally you should have 5 years of experience.

• Previous civil project management experience working in civil projects including stormwater/roads, land development and councils.

• Previous success in delivering large projects; undertaking day to day project coordination, development and execution of projects plans and programming.

• Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment, be accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.

• Experience in project programming and critical path analysis by implementing strategies which address program, delivery, design risks and ensure the most appropriate standards and requirements are developed and implemented.

• Commercial acumen in managing resources and budgets.

• Strong verbal, written communication skills and an ability to motivate others.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-Newcastle

Organization : BC-3040 CommDev-AU New South Wales

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 27, 2024, 12:55:19 AM

Req ID: 240004CA

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans