Senior Project Manager - Pipelines
Downer · Australia
Civil Engineering · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Senior Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of a $200 million pipeline project for a new wastewater treatment plant. This involves collaborating with planning, design, scheduling, cost, and maintenance teams to ensure successful project execution.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering and possess over 10 years of experience in complex pipeline projects. A project management certification and RPEQ status, or the willingness to obtain them, are also required.
Benefits
Full description
Manage the delivery of a $200mil pipeline for a state‑funded, greenfield wastewater treatment plant at Chambers Flat. This $350M project includes the WWTP and two conveyance pipelines servicing Park Ridge and Yarrabilba.
About the project Logan Water has secured funding under Queensland’s Residential Activation Fund to fast‑track the Chambers Flat WWTP with land acquired and the design and planning well advanced. Construction is programmed to commence on treatment plant site from early 2026. You’ll operate within a mature, long‑term program alongside Logan Water and Alliance Partners WSP and Stantec.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Project Director, as Senior Project Manager - Pipelines you’ll own end‑to‑end delivery of the $200mil pipeline, collaborating closely with planning, design, scheduling, cost, commissioning, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless execution and long-term success.
What we are looking for
- Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Structural)
- 10+ years delivering complex pipeline projects
- Waster or wastewater experience preferred but not essential
- Project Management certification and RPEQ (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous team management and leadership experience
- Proven leadership in dynamic, service-oriented contracting environments.
- Strong communication, analytical, planning, and budgeting skills.
What we offer
- A competitive remuneration package
- Flexible work practices across site/office, robust wellness benefits, and access to Downer Group programs.
- Tool of trade vehicle
- Career runway inside a mature SEQ program: leadership development, formal mentoring, and pathways into portfolio delivery and program director roles.
- The chance to deliver a city‑shaping asset that underwrites affordable housing and environmental outcomes for decades.
- Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
- Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
- Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities…
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
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