Design Manager

Design Manager We support water customers across Australia to provide our communities with the best drinking water and wastewater treatment services whilst innovating ways to safeguard and secure our country’s water supplies elevating public spaces and enhancing livability. The Opportunity KBR’s Water business has grown significantly over the past few years and to support this growth we are looking for an experienced Design Manager from the water industry. This is a key role for our business and will drive the delivery of large projects and programs of work across water wastewater treatment plants, chemical dosing, hydrogen and desalination. The delivery of these programs is focused on achieving great customer and community outcomes by leaving a positive long‑lasting legacy wherever we work. Through accurate forecasting of time, cost and quality outcomes the Design Manager will make evidence‑based decisions that consider multiple risk factors to ensure they are managed appropriately. The Design Manager’s responsibilities will focus on ensuring the delivery of complex design projects across the engineering lifecycle. You will work with multi‑disciplinary engineering, environmental, safety and sustainability. You will be accountable for leading, supporting and empowering a highly skilled group of people, generating the opportunity for staff to grow. Communicating readily with clients and key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach will be key. Who are you The ideal candidate will have extensive Design Management / Project Management skills in cost, schedule, risk and change management. It is expected that you will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related degree; significant industry experience will also be considered. You will have the ability to manage large complex projects and/or programs of work with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments. You will lead and develop teams using your interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. It is expected that you will have exposure to both Design and Project Management in FEED or detailed design with major water utilities. Strong communication, stakeholder management skills along with change leadership experience will be highly regarded. Key responsibilities Be a role model in leading the culture and values of the KBR business. Supervise and support the well‑being of staff assigned to the projects and/or bids through peer and/or subordinate leaders or direct management. Commit to meeting the undertakings of KBR HSE and Quality Policies. Deliver projects on time, within budget and quality parameters with the objective of client satisfaction. Develop marketing strategies and plans and manage the preparation of proposals (including those of national significance). Ensure projects are executed in accordance with KBR Integrated Management System and quality requirements. Who are we KBR’s Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence. We address critical water cycle challenges and provide solutions through adopting flexible program delivery models and ongoing asset management programs. KBR has significant work in hand supporting key water utilities such as Sydney Water, Water NSW, Sydney Desalination Plant, SA Water Urban Utilities and Melbourne Water to achieve phased savings in capital expenditure while delivering the best environmental and community outcomes. At KBR we value you – how While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology and engineering solutions, we are committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best. Other benefits include: Industry leading salaries reviewed annually. 20 days leave per year, an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total). Salary packaging and novated leases. Paid professional membership fees. Life / Health insurance discounts. Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, flex time). Employee stock purchase plans. Paid parental leave. Personal career plans. Growth and promotion opportunities. Help shape tomorrow by applying today For further information please call Julian Bettiol, Talent Lead, 0 Don't miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia's leading infrastructure businesses. 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