Senior Traffic Manager

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects to landmark buildings at the transport interface.

The Victorian Government’s North East Link Program is Victoria’s biggest road project that will fix the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network. The project will connect the Eastern Freeway to the M80 Ring Road with new twin tunnels, taking 15,000 trucks a day off local roads, slashing travel times by up to 35 minutes and creating new open spaces and walking and cycling connections for local communities.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Traffic Manager to lead the delivery of all package traffic management activities, whilst maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, environment, commercial and finance, program and occupation planning and logistics. Reporting to the Traffic & Disruptions Leader — Project wide, the role will support the development and delivery phases regarding all aspects of delivering traffic management consistently across the program of works in line with NELP requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy for the package to ensure all traffic management requirements are met.
• Provide strategic guidance to the construction team and ensure the overall traffic staging is optimised for their area.
• Ensure all planning documentation (WTMPs, TSP, etc) is prepared in a timely manner to meet the project programme and is of high quality.
• Understand stakeholder needs and expectations, ensuring they are included in the project planning, design solutions and staging/construction methodology.
• Proactive involvement in the development of construction methodology to minimise/control hazards and ensure works are carried out by suitably qualified and experienced personnel.
• Provide regular reporting to the Traffic & Disruptions Leader — Project wide of the performance and progress of traffic teams and raise any key issues for resolution.
• Represent the Alliance at traffic liaison group and interface meetings.
• Work with the construction delivery team to resolve any disruption issues and maintain positive relationships.
• Provide detailed reviews of Worksite Traffic Management Plans (WTMPs) to maintain a high level of quality and output.
• Responsible for cost control, managing budgets and forecasting.
• Understand and manage the road disruption schedules at each project site and lead contribution to the KRA/KPI reporting for each.
• Follow industrial relations strategy.
• Manage day-to-day site related matters, ensuring escalation to General Superintendent, Package Director or Construction Manager and Delivery Director for all issues.

About you:

You will have previous experience in a similar traffic management role. You will develop traffic capability and skill sets in our team, fostering culture and approach for delivery in civil & road environment. Act as a representative for the Alliance in external interactions.

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.