Senior Project Manager

About the business

McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately-owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations. As a national business, we operate from city centres through to remote locations and employ over 1,100 people Australia-wide. 

McMahon have family business values, whilst integrating our reputation, integrity and relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

The Environmental Services customer stream delivers Demolition and Asbestos Removal, Industrial Services, Hazardous and contaminated site remediation across Australia and New Zealand. 

Our people are central to what we do. Our work environment is positive, collaborative, operating as an effective team.  We are firmly committed to looking after our staff, from safety in the workplace through to professional development, ongoing training, and equal opportunities.

About the role

This is an existing role reporting directly to the General Manager – Western Australia. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile demolition and rehabilitation project in the power generation sector.  Your primary responsibility is to deliver a complex staged demolition of a power station that will primarily be delivered by in-house capability of people, plant and equipment. 

You will demonstrate a strong risk-based approach that manages key stakeholders, oversees technical methodologies, and is accountable for the overall cost, time and WHSEQ deliverables. A key requirement of the role is demonstrating visible leadership at the project site to promote a positive safety culture that also assists in developing careers for all of our McMahon employees.

Responsibilities of this role include: 

• Overall responsibility for the performance of the project based onsite at Kwinana, WA. The services include Demolition and Decommissioning, Asbestos Hazardous Remediation and Scaffolding. The project operates over a normal 6 day working week.
• Leads and manages day to day operations via internal self-delivery and subcontracted services through the efficient allocation of employees, plant and equipment in line with Key Performance Indicators.
• Work, Health, Safety, Quality and Environment plans, reporting and driving a behavioural based safety culture
• Financial Management including developing the work packages, monthly project forecasting, variation submissions and payment collection.
• Project Controls, Contract Management and Procurement in accordance with developed policies and procedures

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated experience in demolition and construction is preferred. Construction experience in high-risk environments in resource and/or industrial sites is mandatory 
• Experience in Project cost control budgeting, procurements and forecasting
• Excellent leadership skills who is able to inspire others and create a great culture and manage a diverse team
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities overlayed with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, contractors and stakeholders
• Experience in using Microsoft professional suite and ideally experience with Project Management platforms such as Pronto XI, Procore, Aconex and Adobe (or similar) and a range of Microsoft Office 365 applications

What we offer

This is a full-time position with an attractive remuneration for the right candidate. McMahon Services offer weekly pay, access to Employee Assistance Program and encourage opportunity for additional professional development, training and career growth. 

How to apply

If you believe this opportunity matches your experience, skills and work approach, and you are looking to join a construction company that embraces diversity and fosters its employees for long-term career progression, then apply here or send your application to *******@mcmservices.com.au 

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted. This position is open only to those currently eligible to work in Australia.

As an employer who embraces equal opportunity and diversity, we encourage female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.