Senior Project Manager

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner. 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, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O'Rourke owns one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That's the #powerofexperience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne's first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne's east.

Laing O'Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria's toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join us on the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance. Reporting directly to the head of Delivery Interface & Disruptions, you will take charge of the implementation of an interface approach to manage the connection between the Alliance and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• You will be required to provide specialist technical advice and guidance on a range of traffic engineering related topics such as traffic modelling, planning, design and traffic management implementation, as well as general transport related assessments across the entire project.
• The ability to build, maintain and influence strong working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders is fundamental for success in this role.
• Proactively manage the reporting of the disruptions and the disruptions KRA.
• Manage and maintain interface reporting; identifying opportunities for further enhancement
  
• Manage and motivate a small team, develop and mentor capacity and capability to cultivate best practice

About you

• Degree in an Engineering, Project Management or Science related disciplines preferred but not necessary.
• 7-10 years project management experience across infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous
• Extensive exposure to disruptions management and Traffic Management Planning
• Proven experience in managing complex interfaces across multidiscipline teams

Benefits

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 is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.