Project Manager - Water

Stantec’s Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects and programs that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400+ water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

Our water group has secured multiple long term framework contracts and significant career defining major projects with key water authority clients across Australia and locally in South-East Queensland.  This has created a great opportunity for experienced Senior to Principal Project Managers with a passion for delivering water infrastructure solutions to join our Water Group based in our Brisbane or Gold Coast offices.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with our senior team of experienced engineers, project technical leads, design managers and other project managers to continue our excellent project delivery track record.
• Successfully deliver complex projects, working within high performing interdisciplinary teams and contributing to the financial success of a business.
• Contribute to decision making and challenge how our projects are being delivered.
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client’s business.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support the development of junior staff

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering (or associated disciplines).
• Demonstrated delivery capability and track record
• Demonstrated project team leadership skills
• Solid technical understanding of water infrastructure preferred, including some or all of the following:

o    Water and sewerage networks.

o    Water and wastewater treatment plants.

o    Water resources projects.

o    Dams and pumped hydro infrastructure.

o    General civil heavy infrastructure

• Project Management qualifications/certifications preferred (e.g. Project Management Professional) or working towards the attainment of a recognised qualification / certification.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a high level of financial competency.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients to meet their objectives.
• Ideally experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.

Stantec offerings

Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) 
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program