Senior Project Manager - Network

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity

• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office

• $181,800 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation

Drawing on extensive experience managing major construction and engineering contracts, the Senior Project Manager oversees contractor performance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and project governance across multiple concurrent projects. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role provides expert advice and leadership to support successful project outcomes, operational readiness and the long-term objectives of Yarra Valley Water.

• Provide specialist guidance to Project Managers on planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover aspects to ensure successful project integration and interface outcomes

• Provide technical support to the team including review of key documents such as drawings, specification, tender packages, tender evaluation and contract documentation

• Apply technical and commercial expertise to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas across a range of projects.

• Develop project delivery strategies in conjunction with Project Managers and various teams within Yarra Valley Water to ensure best for community outcomes on projects

• Champion good project governance in accordance with Yarra Valley Water’s Enterprise Delivery Framework, including the preparation of high-quality Business Cases, Project Management Plans, RAID registers and other key project management documents

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery partners. Support the sustainable and efficient delivery of high-quality assets through effective engagement with consultants and contractors and promote best-practice stakeholder and community engagement.
  

• Demonstrated experience delivering major water infrastructure and/or large-diameter pipeline projects through the design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases, with a strong understanding of associated engineering, operational and stakeholder requirements and  applied knowledge of the various construction techniques, for temporary and permanent works.

•  Advanced expertise in project management practices, including cost, risk and schedule management on large projects.

•  Expertise in contract management including commercial acumen, contract negotiation and superintendency across various contract types, such as Construct Only, Design and Construct, Early Contractor Involvement and Collaborative contracting models.

•  Resilience and adaptability in complex environments, with a focus on delivering improved customer experiences, high-quality assets, and value for money

•  Valid Victorian Driver’s License

•  A relev

  ant tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Process)

• $181,800 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation

• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook

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• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.

• 16 weeks paid parental leave.

• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.

• 5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.

• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave.