Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

About the role

Leed, a privately owned Australian civil contractor, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its NSW and Victorian teams after announcing an agreement to join JN Bentley, the UK contracting arm of the Mott MacDonald Group. The role focuses on water infrastructure projects valued between $5m and $50m, with a 10-day-on, 4-day-off roster and work in regional towns and cities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering civil and water infrastructure works.
• Build cooperative relationships with clients, including timely contract administration.
• Lead self-performing construction teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Oversee internal design teams and design consultants so design deliverables meet contract documents.
• Monitor cost, progress, schedule and quality, and ensure compliance with contracts, Australian Standards and industry guidelines.
• Prepare project documentation, budgets, reports, schedules and QA records.
• Promote safety, environmental and quality performance on site.
• Lead and mentor project teams, including engineers, and support internal business development.

Required profile

• Minimum eight years' experience in civil water infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current driver's licence and White Card.
• Willingness to work on site, away from home, and on projects lasting 6 to 18 months.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with training and development.
• Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card.
• Rewarding travel allowance.
• Direct support from senior leaders and clear career pathways.