Project Manager

About the Role:

SRG Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a complex water infrastructure project. The project is currently in Stage 2 and involves the construction works on a second major reservoir, including replacement of the existing roof structure, comprehensive rehabilitation of concrete walls and columns, and full relining of the reservoir to extend asset life and ensure long-term operational performance.

With strong, ongoing growth across the water sector, this role offers clear progression and promotion opportunities for a Project Manager looking to advance their career. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will oversee all engineering and project management activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You’ll drive operational safety through a genuine, care-based approach while managing costs, revenue and profitability across your portfolio.

This permanent opportunity offers long-term stability, exposure to a diverse range of water projects, and genuine career progression within a supportive and high-performing team. The role is ideal for a Project Manager looking to further develop their technical expertise and leadership capability while making a tangible impact in the water sector.

Permanent, Monday to Friday local role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and oversee day-to-day operations during the project lifecycle, coordinating performance via Project Supervisors as necessary, to keep on top of all issues, progress, budget cost controls including variations and production controls ensuring that the project is undertaken in line with project financial targets.
• Contribute to Tender preparation, review methodology and program preparation.
• Obtain in depth understanding of relevant contracts, schedules and annexures.
• Responsible for Project Planning and Design including issuing of certificates of currency as required, conducting internal project commencement meetings, undertaking project risk management, review of work breakdown structures and review of schedule and budgets.
• Develop and communicate, project health and safety plan, environmental management plan, project community plan, project quality plan and project delivery plan.
• Proactively manage the full “pre-start” project setup process, ensuring the initial ramping up phase of all projects runs to schedule and avoids unnecessary delays during project delivery.
• Understand Project scope and ensure cost effective construction methodologies are implemented. Enact opportunities for improvement where cost and time can be reduced.
• Ensure project finances are aligned with budget through review and approval of invoices for labour and materials, take corrective action to reduce costs where required.
• Ensure procurement is approached centrally wherever possible to maximize gains/minimize unnecessary spend.
• Monitor and maintain the budget, program and productivity to ensure opportunities to improve margin are enacted and issues are identified early with corrective actions put in place.
• Prepare and deliver accurate weekly and monthly reports and be able to present to Senior Managers on Project Reporting, highlighting issues and opportunities achieve greater success on the project
• Ensure full QA and HSEC documentation and systems are properly set up, ensuring Projects have adequate coverage and support. Fulfilling all responsibilities as per project management plans (PMP, QMP, SMP, CEMP etc)
• Lead safety behaviour on site by setting high standards, challenging and improving standards, maintaining open communication and providing support to all project team members and subcontractors across safety requirements.
• Responsible for Subcontractor procurement and on-boarding process, including identification of subcontractors, tender analysis, selection, negotiation of agreements, raising of POs, preparation of notice templates and obtaining of contract documents such as insurances and warranties.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years Project Management experience within the Water, Gas or Oil background
• Bachelor of Engineering degree (4-year duration) accredited by Engineers Australia at level of Professional Engineer, or equivalent engineering body.
• Experience in estimation costing for projects and working to a budget
• A high level of business and commercial acumen backed by a sound ability to create, read and interpret budgets, financial statements and analyse variance reports.
• Strong safety leadership capability.
• Effective verbal and written communication capability.
• High level of personal resilience and persistence.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution management skills.
• Excellent relationship building, problem solving, negotiation and leadership skills.

About Us:

At SRG Utilities, we empower Australian communities by delivering essential services that support a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. With over 40 years of experience, we’re big enough to tackle large-scale projects, yet small enough to ensure every contribution matters.

We specialize in utility infrastructure, including cable laying, water, sewer, and gas pipelines, drainage, and concrete construction. Our teams work hands-on, seeing firsthand the real-world impact of their efforts.

SRG Utilities is a place where you can challenge yourself, grow, and build a meaningful career. Our collaborative and driven people thrive on ownership and innovation, creating countless opportunities for personal and professional development.

We Offer:

• Mobile + Laptop
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

SRG Global fully support and promote organic growth within our organisation. This is an opportunity to gain further experience and career progression. 

SRG Global are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Apply Now:

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