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. 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, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Project Director to manage and lead our Metro Water Conveyance portfolio of infrastructure projects through their lifecycle from development through engineering, construction, commissioning and handover. You’ll provide leadership, strategic direction and ensure good commercial outcomes by delivering value for money and fit for purpose assets to the client within technical, safety, environmental and quality standards. This role will be based in our Leederville office reporting to the Manager Metro Projects.
What the role will involve
- Manage, lead and provide direction to project teams in the delivery of capital works projects
- Develop and manage relationships with Program Managers, Asset Managers and other internal stakeholders to monitor their future project delivery requirements
- Manage and provide direction to Project Managers in their management of multi-functional teams in the scoping, design, construction, commissioning and transfer of new assets and the close out of capital projects, ensuring lessons learnt are incorporated into the delivery of future projects
- Ensure portfolio project risks are captured, mitigation measures are in place and monitor and report on their effectiveness ensuring that issues are dealt with in a timely manner
- Manage and provide direction in the negotiation and establishment of contracts to procure services, equipment and works to achieve project objectives
Key skills and experience
You’ll have a qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with significant construction management experience delivering infrastructure projects in a large multi-disciplined commercial organisation. We also require experience in engineering tendering, commercial review, contract award and management, with knowledge of complex water / wastewater related infrastructure assets, schemes and systems. Your demonstrated experience managing, leading, developing and deploying people & teams, and excellent stakeholder management will ensure success in this role.
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.
Applications close Sunday 4th August 2024
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
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