Senior Project Manager - Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant

Looking for a role where your project management skills can support your community? It's been 100 years since we began treating the wastewater from sinks, toilets and drains at the Bendigo and Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plants. Fast forward a century, and we have big plans to ensure these critical pieces of infrastructure continue to underpin our community’s health, and support growth and success for the future. To help us, we’re looking for a Project Manager to play an integral role in overseeing the project execution at the Castlemaine Plant with a distinct focus on the construction phase.  This role is vital to the success of the program. This three year fixed-term role will be responsible for managing the construction project while at the same time ensuring the plant continues to operate safely and efficiently. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team, including external contractors and you will have a sound knowledge of local constructions standards and regulations. A snapshot of your day Providing a technical overview of the project’s design, documentation and implementation plan Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation Drive operational excellence by maintaining a focus on safety, high performance and continuous improvement Preparing and assessing of tenders including writing specifications and compiling documentation Independently and effectively manage a broad range of external resources including contractors and consultancies Develop the risk management plan and monitor and control the risks that have been identified Overseeing the project execution including the construction process Ours is a tight-knit team with a great culture. First and foremost, we’re looking for someone who is the right fit. The successful candidate will have five years of proven experience in managing construction projects, along with experience in the management of wastewater and recycled water systems. A tertiary degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field is required. You’ll be excellent communicator, have a strong work ethic, won’t be afraid of a deadline, and will be keen to grow your career in an organisation doing work that matters to its community. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Learn more in the position description or contact Danny Childs, Program Director – Bendigo & Castlemaine WRP on 0439 373 467 or email danny.childs@coliban.com.au Why join us? At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow. We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca. Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies. At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations. What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us. To manage the risk of exposure to preventable disease, it is a compulsory requirement of the position to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus. Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.   We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact  Patrick Egan, Senior P&C Business Partner on 0475 907 433