At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major wastewater network upgrades and manage complex infrastructure projects.
- Company: Abergeldie, a locally owned contractor with 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a team that values collaboration, safety, and long-term success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community infrastructure while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and extensive project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Abergeldie is a majority locally owned contractor with 30 years' industry experience in Australia and New Zealand. We design and deliver projects in the Water, Bridges, Transport, Underground, Energy and Remediation industry sectors. Projects include dams, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment process facilities, rail infrastructure, mining infrastructure, electrical substations, marine works and pipeline rehabilitation: the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major wastewater network upgrade on the Northern Gold Coast. This program of works will increase network capacity, support future population growth and ensure long‐term environmental compliance for the region. The scope includes approximately 15 kilometres of gravity and rising mains, two new pump stations, and the renewal and decommissioning of existing sewerage assets along a key corridor between Ormeau and Eagleby.
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for full project leadership, commercial performance, stakeholder engagement and delivery outcomes across a complex, multi‐site environment.
- Leading end‐to‐end project delivery to achieve program, budget, safety and quality objectives
- Developing and executing project delivery strategies, staging, methodologies and risk frameworks
- Providing high‐level technical and delivery leadership across complex sewer network and pipeline works
- Managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers across multiple work fronts
- Overseeing procurement planning, contract negotiation and supply‐chain performance
- Driving commercial management including cost control, forecasting, reporting and claims
- Leading contract administration, variations, progress claims and client reporting
- Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and quality management systems
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with the client, authorities, landowners and stakeholders
- Coaching and developing Project Engineers, Site Engineers and emerging leaders
- Representing Abergeldie as the senior project lead in all internal and external forums
A tertiary qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is required, along with extensive experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects at Senior Project Manager level. Demonstrated success managing major civil, linear or utilities projects with multiple work zones is essential. Strong commercial and contractual capability, including NEC, AS and collaborative contract models is necessary. Proven ability to lead high‐performing teams and foster a positive, solutions‐focused culture is important. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes are required. A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical and delivery challenges is essential. A strong commitment to safety, quality and collaborative project delivery is expected.
Our people are what make Abergeldie successful, and we make sure this is the kind of place where great people enjoy working for the long term. We offer a range of employee benefits, including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where all eligible employees share in the benefits of the projects they help deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together.
Interested? Apply now or contact Dee Paton (dpaton@abergeldie.com) for more information.
Senior Project Manager in Brisbane employer: Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
Abergeldie is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a collaborative work culture where safety and performance are at the forefront. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for leadership and professional development, alongside unique benefits like the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, which rewards team success in delivering impactful infrastructure projects across New South Wales. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and celebrates achievements together.
Contact Details:
Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure Recruitment Team
