Project Manager- Asset Renewal

In this contract role you'll play a key role in delivering the departments asset renewal program, ensuring critical infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Working closely with Delivery Partners and internal stakeholders, you'll oversee the planning and execution of renewal projects that help keep our water and wastewater networks performing for our customers and communities.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of asset renewal projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, costs, risks and timelines, providing accurate reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Delivery Partners and internal stakeholders to define project scope and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Support the evaluation of engineering solutions and contribute to project feasibility and delivery decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project management practices and program performance.
• Facilitate effective project close-out, including documentation, handover to operations and capturing lessons learned.
• Build strong relationships across the business to support collaboration, communication and successful project outcomes.

  
About You
You're an organized and collaborative project professional who enjoys delivering infrastructure projects that make a real impact. You bring strong planning and stakeholder management skills and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and customer outcomes.
  
To be successful, you'll have:

• Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure, maintenance or asset renewal projects.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing contractors or delivery partners to achieve project outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance practices.
• The ability to analyze project performance, monitor budgets and provide meaningful reporting and insights.
• A collaborative approach that aligns with a 'one team' culture.
• A degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science, Finance, IT or a related discipline is desirable.
• Project management qualifications (or progress towards PMP or equivalent certification) will be highly regarded.

If you are an experienced project manager within the utilities/ asset management or renewal space - this is the contract opportunity for you! 

Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466 265 446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail!