Our client is leading Australia’s biggest public transport infrastructure program, developing and delivering a new world-class metro railway system for Sydney. They are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager experienced in Tunnels for an initial 6 month contract on Sydney Metro West.

The primary purpose of the role is to manage the delivery of a significant package of rail infrastructure works within a Sydney Metro project.

The role provides senior management, professional and technical leadership in the delivery of work in the rail corridor, rail station and precinct (including utilities) construction aspects, and monitors activities to ensure that works are delivered to the required standards and in accordance with safe work methods and environmental practices.

The role will manage and work with contractors and service providers to deliver the works in a collaborative and cooperative manner, to support subsequent construction activities and to ensure the timely and effective delivery of the project.

Key accountabilities

• Model good leadership to inspire direction and delivery, develop people, and drive change
• Live the NSW Public Sector and organisational values to achieve outstanding outcomes for the organisation and customers.
• Provide senior management, technical and professional leadership for the delivery of rail infrastructure works.
• Ensure the works delivered safely and de-risked through innovation and expertise in planning, design and delivery methodologies.
• Track and control construction schedules and associated costs for achieving project completion within the budget and time allotted, and value for money outcomes when viewed on the basis of effective risk management, certainty of delivery and whole-of-life cost.
• Monitor the effects and significances of, but not limited to, noise and vibration, air quality, traffic and transport, heritage, waste, water and energy management to minimise impacts on the environment.
• Plan and organise schedule of works to optimise safe and timely delivery, and minimise disruption, delay and inconvenience to customers and other affected public, road and public transport users, adjacent businesses, stakeholders and the community.

Essential requirements

• Engineering tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience with a proven record of “on time and on budget” project delivery of large scale brownfield rail infrastructure works in an urban environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the structure of public and private transport industries in NSW, associated legislation and safety standards.
• This position is identified as a Rail Safety Worker (RSW).

If you are interested in a confidential discussion regarding this role, please forward an up to date copy of your resume to Jessica.Howlin@cgcrecruitment.com or call Jessica now on 0282524001.