Project Manager Design - Rural Water Efficiency Project

About the role

The Project Manager Design leads the design phase of the Rural Water Efficiency Project (RWEP), a major infrastructure project funded jointly by the Commonwealth Government and Coliban Water that improves water security and efficiency for more than 1,150 rural customers across the Coliban region. The role reports to the Manager Design & Delivery and works closely with consultants, engineers and internal teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure designs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the RWEP design program, manage engineering consultants and technical specialists, and oversee hydraulic modelling, engineering assessments and design development
• Manage feasibility studies, investigations and options assessments, ensuring designs are fit-for-purpose and aligned to project objectives
• Develop project scopes, specifications, plans, budgets and schedules, prepare and assess tenders and procurement documentation
• Monitor progress and report on performance, budget, quality and risks, and manage contractors and consultants so projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required standards
• Build relationships with internal teams, customers, government agencies, consultants, contractors and landowners, and represent Coliban Water in meetings and negotiations

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related civil design discipline
• Experience designing and/or managing the design of water or civil infrastructure projects
• Desirable: experience in the water industry or civil construction sector, and experience delivering large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Desirable: eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia or the Australian Institute of Project Management

Required skills

• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets and schedules

What we offer

• Salary of $93,548 to $118,209 plus superannuation, as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4, commensurate with skills and experience
• Monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, flexible work arrangements and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave

Applications close on 6 November 2026. Candidates may be asked to complete core training, a police check, working with children check, pre-employment medicals or psychometric testing, and to provide evidence of right to work in Australia.