Project Delivery Manager

Job Description:We currently have an opportunity for a Project Delivery Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the delivery of projects released by the Australian Department of Defence through their Estate Works Program.You will utilise your expertise and knowledge to manage a diverse portfolio of projects across the Riverina Region and in accordance with The Downer Standard, Defence requirements (including Defence HOTO) and with Sustainability and Zero Harm at forefront of delivery.Responsibilities:The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

• Delivering commonwealth projects across the Defence Estate in Albury Wadonga Military Area, RAAF Base Wagga, Kapooka Military Area and surrounding sites.
• Undertake project based activities across the project lifecycle including Scope and Feasibility, Design, Procurement, Delivery and Defects Liability phases.
• You will deliver In accordance with the Defence HOTO and Downer Delivery Management Methodology, supported by Downers Project Support and Delivery Governance and Leadership Group.
• The position requires the individual to plan, organise, and prioritise their work to meet project deadlines and provide timely and accurate information to all stakeholders.
• You will have regular interface with the Defence client, Defence end users, consultants, contractors and internal Downer contract personnel.
• Delivery of projects will include scheduling and management of meetings, development of reports, meeting minutes, recommendations and other formal documentation for internal and external audiences.
• The position will manage all budget, scope and quality change in accordance with required change management processes.

You will ensure compliance with Downer's Zero Harm/WHS policies including abiding by Downers Cardinal Rules.Qualifications:What you'll bring

• Experience in project management, asset management, engineering, design management or similar construction or business related fields.
• Ability to analyse and apply building, construction, engineering and commercial codes, standards and rules including the BCA and Australian Standards.
• Knowledge of or ability to rapidly acquire a strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Ability to manage a diverse stakeholder group including expectations.
• Strong understanding or ability to rapidly acquire a strong understanding of the Defence Estate Resources Information Kiosk (ERIK) and respective Defence guidelines and standards.
• Sound commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and make business recommendations.
• Relevant construction and/or engineering industry certification and /or tertiary qualifications (preferred).
• Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian Citizenship Mandatory).
• Ability to read, interpret and input financial forecasting data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.Why work for us?Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you will find purpose and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future and the communities that we work in. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.About the Team: Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.