Project Manager

Key Responsibilities Oversee and proactively manage day-to-day project operations throughout the lifecycle, coordinating performance through Project Supervisors to ensure timely progress, issue resolution, and adherence to financial targets, including cost controls, variations, and production metrics. Contribute to tender preparation by reviewing methodologies and developing project programs. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all relevant contracts, schedules, and annexures. Lead project planning and design activities, including issuing certificates of currency, conducting internal commencement meetings, managing project risks, and reviewing work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets. Develop and communicate key project plans, including health and safety, environmental management, community engagement, quality assurance, and delivery strategies. Manage project start-up processes to ensure smooth ramp-up phases and prevent delays during delivery. Ensure cost-effective construction methodologies are implemented and identify opportunities to reduce time and costs. Maintain alignment of project finances with budgets through invoice review and approval, taking corrective actions where necessary. Drive centralized procurement strategies to maximize value and minimize unnecessary expenditure. Monitor and maintain budgets, schedules, and productivity, identifying early issues and implementing corrective measures to improve margins. Prepare accurate weekly and monthly reports and present project performance, issues, and improvement opportunities to senior management. Ensure full QA and HSEC documentation and systems are established and maintained, fulfilling all responsibilities outlined in project management plans (PMP, QMP, SMP, CEMP, etc.). Champion safety leadership on-site by setting high standards, challenging and improving practices, fostering open communication, and supporting team members and subcontractors in meeting safety requirements. Manage subcontractor procurement and onboarding, including identification, tender analysis, selection, negotiation, purchase order creation, and collection of required documentation 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 the 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 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 specialise 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 Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Novated leases. Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. A collaborative and inclusive work environment. Apply Now If you would like to join our team, please click the “apply” button now. No agency contact please – we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. By submitting your personal information to SRG Global you consent to such information being collected, held, used and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act. SRG Global are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. #J-18808-Ljbffr