Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager within our metro delivery portfolio based in Leederville. You’ll work with a dedicated team of project managers responsible for delivering challenging capital projects. You’ll be responsible for timely delivery of engineering assets that meet our operational objectives of safe to operate, fit for purpose and quality outcomes.

What the role will involve

• Lead multi-functional project teams through the Asset Acquisition Process and coordinate the scoping, design, construction, commissioning and transfer of new assets and close out of engineering projects ensuring lessons learnt are incorporated into the delivery of subsequent projects
• Deliver your project in accordance with Project Management Procedures and OSH, Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• Monitor, control, review, forecast and report on projects outcomes including time, cost, quality and risk
• Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants engaged on projects
• Communicate to contractors, project risks including safety in design and any requirements from approvals via bid documentation and to the Asset Manager at asset transfer
• Attend site meetings with contractors and ensure OSH, environmental and quality policies and procedures are communicated, understood and followed

Key skills and experience

You’ll have qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with significant experience in a project engineering role. We require knowledge of contract administration, tendering, contract award and contract administration. Your previous experience supervising planning, design or construction teams, and excellent stakeholder management skills will ensure success in these roles.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 4th August 2024

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website