Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from initial planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role will manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Projects may include water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and related civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure.
Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, procurement strategies, and reporting processes. You will oversee design development, tendering, contract administration, construction progress, change control, payment certification, quality assurance, and commissioning activities. The successful candidate will establish strong working relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, utility providers, contractors, and internal technical teams. You will identify and resolve project issues, manage commercial and contractual obligations, monitor health and safety performance, and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders. The role may also involve supporting business development, preparing technical and commercial proposals, mentoring project managers, and contributing to continuous improvement across project delivery.
Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience delivering water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects. Professional registration or relevant project management certification is desirable. Strong knowledge of design principles, construction practices, health and safety requirements, environmental regulations, procurement, and contract management is essential. Experience with common industry contract forms and project controls systems will be advantageous. You will need excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative, commercially aware, and proactive approach is essential, as is a commitment to delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure and positive outcomes for communities.
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