Our client is a New South Wales Government–owned statutory corporation that is responsible for supplying the state's bulk water needs, operating the state's river systems and dams and the bulk water supply system for Greater Sydney and providing licensing and approval services to its customers and water resource information.

They are looking to engage a Project Manager experienced in Mechanical projects for a 12 month project. The team covers projects in Campbelltown, Shoalhaven, and Warragamba Dam- so the role will report to one of these regions. Experience with valves, pipelines, open canal structures, pumps, pump stations - water related assets desired.

Position Purpose
The Regional Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of various projects through the effective management of internal and external resources available to WaterNSW.

To manage predominantly Asset renewal projects to meet or exceed agreed objectives including scope, cost, time, quality and put safety first.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Management: Deliver on all aspects of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution and closing to improve safety, avoid risk and reduce cost.
• Regional Representation: Support the execution of our Regional Community Engagement Strategy and to be a key local contact for communities and stakeholders (councils, combat agencies, government etc) by being an active presence in the community, living and working within the region.
• Solutions: Identify, monitor and present options with key stakeholders in the appropriate manner to ensure successful delivery of the project outcomes and implement the best solution to meet project outcomes.
• Contracts & Engagement: Ensure the method of engaging contractors is suitable, clear and sufficient to reduce risk, is in accordance with WaterNSW policy and delivers value for money. Ensure appropriate and relevant internal and external stakeholders are effectively briefed, available and engaged in a timely manner to enable effective and efficient project delivery.
• Design: Oversee design processes to ensure relevant specifications and standards are met. Lead design review meetings and include relevant stakeholders to ensure risks are identified and addressed.
• Project Monitoring: Regularly monitor project work against agreed milestones and budgets and adequately supervise site works to ensure safety, environmental and quality aspects meet or exceed requirements.
• Risk Management and continuous improvement: Actively review for risk or opportunities and consider options to improve project outcomes.
• Reporting: Ensure all reporting requirements including budget tracking and forecasting is up to date and accurate, clearly communicating reporting and progress tracking to enable ongoing management of projects and effective portfolio resource management.
• Documentation: Ensure all project artefacts/documents and non-build deliverables including completion of fit for purpose quality assurance is undertaken, witnessed and verified by the appropriately qualified/experienced personnel to achieve agreed project outcomes. Prepare and ensure all project contract documentation is clear and accurate, with timely and appropriate stakeholder input to enable contractors to meet their obligations.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification in Project Management or Engineering or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant standards, good engineering practice and applicable statutory requirements
• Knowledge of project management practices and delivery of asset related projects
• Commercial acumen to identify benefits, opportunities and trade-offs to be made when formulating and executing business cases, project plans and contract negotiation

Experience:

• Professional Project Management and Engineering experience in delivery water infrastructure asset-based projects
• Proven experience engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, address issues and ensure objectives are understood and met
• Experience in negotiating and influencing outcomes including successful management of contractual disputes
• Demonstrated background in planning work and deploying resources to deliver business goals
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering design principles and can interpret project/engineering documentation such as specifications and drawings
• Proven experience in managing projects, design process and site-based experience managing construction activities and contractors

If you are interested in a confidential discussion regarding this role, please forward an up to date copy of your resume to [email protected] or call Jessica now on 0282524001.