Job Project Director, Milton

Description

The opportunity

Exciting new opportunity for an expert Project Director to join our Energy & Utilities business managing the delivery of a large-scale Water infrastructure projects across North Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

This is a critical role responsible for the leadership, growth and operational oversight of single Water contracts, project, or joint venture.

Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Build successful relationships with the client to understand program objectives and steer the team to deliver it. Influence Stakeholders within and develop strategies to enable consistent pipeline of works.

• Lead the operations to ensure the project delivers on quality, time, budget and to our clients’ expectation.

• Develop one team culture within the team and ensure consistent behaviour and execution of works in line with the agreed systems and processes.

• Lead, direct and manage pre-contracts and operational activities to deliver objectives of growth, consistent performance, zero harm and optimisation.

• Leadership and coaching of people/teams and drive performance improvement and generate a program culture that aligns all employees on success for team.

• Work with the client’s leadership team in the identification and delivery of business improvement initiatives.

• Position the program and team with the client to facilitate growth and long-term partnership for the remaining term of the contract.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration

• An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company

• Opportunity to work in an agile dynamic environment

• Develop your professional career within a highly successful multi-disciplined business environment

• Exceptional work culture and supportive People & Culture team environment 

• Mentoring, leadership and development programs

• A supportive team work environment

What we’re looking for

• 15 years’ experience in the engineering and/or construction industry.

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position managing major projects up to $500mil +

• Solid understanding and demonstration of successful Project Directorship and Project Management skills

• Management experience (general and operational) with capability to develop strategic / business / project plans and delivery responsibility

• A good understanding of, and experience with, the business challenges impacting upon business in different life cycles (e.g. expanding, mature, declining or new market)

• Experience in researching, analysing and understanding complex information to develop and implement business solutions

‘About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.