Icon Water is an iconic Canberra business with a history of providing essential services to Canberra for over 100 years.
We are the ACT’s supplier of essential water and wastewater services and have proudly served our community for over 100 years – sourcing, treating and supplying water, and managing Canberra’s wastewater network. Our work is essential to the health, prosperity and liveability of the region, and we are committed to environmental, social and financial sustainability in everything we do.
Icon Water is a purpose driven organisation where everyone contributes to our core business, ensuring high quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment. Icon Water’s culture is driven by our values of care, connection, community and courage. These are values we see in action every day as we challenge ourselves to meet the expectations of our community.
Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.
Job Description
Lead Critical Water Infrastructure Projects that make a difference!
This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-value capital works programs, inspire high-performing teams and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the community.
We're looking for a passionate and results driven professional to join our team and play a key role in delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
About the role: As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of water utility projects from planning through to completion. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets and schedules, build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges while driving innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What You'll be doing:
Leading the delivery of multiple water infrastructure and capital projects
Managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and resources across the full project lifecycle
Creating and maintaining a strong safety-first culture across project teams
Developing and implementing project management plans and governance documents
Monitoring project performance and reporting progress, budgets and outcomes
Driving innovation and identifying practical solutions to complex engineering challenges
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
What You'll Bring:
Extensive experience delivering complex infrastructure or engineering projects
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Experience in procurement and contract management
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including PMBOK principles
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder expectations
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
Sound knowledge and experience of construction safety management
Desirable:
Relevant tertiary qualification in project management or engineering
Experience within water and wastewater industry
Knowledge of statutory approval processes and environmental legislations
Familiarity with ACT and NSW regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of Australian Standards Contracts, the Trades Practices Act and procurement guidelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite
To find out more about the role you can view the detailed position description here. Alternatively, you can contact Tim.Brake@iconwater.com.au for further information.
How to apply: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter through the Careers Portal by clicking Apply Now below.
The cover letter is to include responses to the following selection criteria (maximum 200 words each):
Knowledge and experience delivering large and complex insfrastructure projects and programs.
Knowledge and experience managing a small team of professionals within delivery space.
Knowledge and experience with project reporting and controls.
Knowledge and experience with procurement, contracts and contract management.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders
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