Project Manager - Water Treatment

Membrane Systems Australia is an Australian owned & operated company that is continually researching, developing and maintaining their locally designed and manufactured water treatment plants.

As a result of continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager whom not only has a background in the water treatment industry but is sufficiently competent, motivated and passionate to work on their own initiative contributing at a managerial level to our project division in its ability to deliver quality assured water treatment systems within contractual, safety, time and budgetary requirements.

You will be responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, management and the overall achievement of membrane water and wastewater treatment project deliverables in our Golden Grove manufacturing facility as well as Australia wide involvement and attendance in site works. You will require good communication skills to work closely with a number of stakeholders and contractors while building and nurturing strong relationships with clients.  

The successful applicant must have a thorough understanding of Australian contract compliance practices and have thorough planning and attention to detail skills to ensure project deliverables are aligned and meet scope/tendered requirements within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company QMS, strategy, commitments and goals.

The Successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following:

• lead the planning and implementation of multiple projects simultaneously
• facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• define project tasks and resource requirements
• develop full scale project plans
• assemble and coordinate project staff
• manage project budget
• manage project resource allocation
• plan and schedule project timelines
• track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• provide direction and support to project team
• quality assurance
• constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• project evaluations and assessment of results

Essential skills, qualifications and experience required include

• qualification in project management or equivalent
• knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• knowledge of engineering principles and capabilities
• direct work experience in project management capacity
• proven experience in water treatment
• proven experience in people management
• proven experience in risk management
• proven experience in change management
• project management software
• proficient in Flexibility to travel interstate
• Class C driver’s license
• Clear Police check history
• Construction White Card
• Pre-employment medical screening and fitness for work checks as per industry expectations.  

Immediate start is available to fulfil this diverse and exciting opportunity that is a salary based full-time permanent position. Living or willing to move to Adelaide is desirable but not mandatory. A competitive package is envisage to attract the right calibre candidate.

The application form will include these questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a project manager?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Information

• Location: Adelaide, Australia

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Taxonomy

• Engineering
• Project Manager
• Project Management
• water engineer
• Project Management