Construction Program Manager

Work.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for achieving project excellence? Join Sunwater as Construction Program Manager where you’ll play a vital role in managing the safe, on time and on budget delivery of high-quality project outcomes within the major works program. The role is responsible for all aspects of project delivery and managing multiple major capital projects valuing up to $100 million. You will partner with the Program Director – Major Projects or delegate the Project Management team to ensure project development and delivery meet or exceed project and stakeholder objectives.
As a Construction Program Manager at Sunwater, you will:

• Provide constructability cost and methods input throughout the development of project designs, and participation in relevant design workshops to represent key objectives of efficient and safe construction which meets cost plan
• Provide input to the identification and selection of subcontractors and suppliers in order to meet project needs.
• Deliver effective and efficient project delivery, performance monitoring and reporting, end-to-end project management, cost control, contract preparation, tender preparation and evaluation, construction management, commissioning and handover

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in developing delivery methodology, including schedules, estimates and work packages for large projects. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Equivalent and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in in a senior role within construction of major civil or bulk water engineering projects. You will also bring:

• Delivery & resolution expertise: Extensive experience in the delivery of collaborative contracts such as alliances and integrated partnering agreements on large complex civil infrastructure projects (>$100m) and experience in resolving design and contractual conflicts and satisfactorily negotiate appropriate outcomes.
• Risk management skills: Extensive technical and risk management skills, with the ability to identify potential asset risks and direct mitigation strategies.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills with a knack for writing and presenting quality reports and findings to senior leadership, including the Board and executive leadership team

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:


Water.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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