About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems, upgrade our existing key assets and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.

You’ll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

About Your Opportunity
Are you ready to take the lead on high-impact dam construction projects? We’re looking for a Senior Project Delivery Manager to drive the successful delivery of major dam infrastructure works. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strong leadership, strategic oversight, and hands-on management of internal and external project teams to ensure construction excellence.

You’ll be at the forefront of managing contractor performance, oversighting project progress, and resolving challenges, all while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with construction partners, consultants, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders, and communities to ensure smooth project execution. With a keen eye on dam safety and operational resilience, you’ll play a vital role in delivering projects that shape the future of water infrastructure.

If you’re a results-driven professional with a passion for complex, high-value construction projects, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Project Director, lead an Owner’s team delivery oversight and administration of all site construction works and associated activities involving multiple construction contracts for large scale Dam Improvement activities, including the safe and efficient delivery of planned works to time and budget.
• Provide constructability and project cost and scheduling advice to dam projects in the pre-construction phase including: reviews of options assessments outcomes, constructability and safety in design, scheduling and budget/estimate peer reviews and involvement in procurement of suppliers and key contractors.
• Throughout the project lifecycle lead a team of specialists and provide a key owner’s project management interface with key construction contractors, suppliers and other service providers whilst creating productive and collaborative working relationships.
• Drive high quality and efficient procurement outcomes, project scheduling development, contract administration and related services through to commissioning and completion.
• Work closely with the project's Technical Lead to deliver a high standard of technical aspects of dam construction, including construction methods, whilst achieving compliance with dam safety requirements and all engineering standards, codes, and regulations.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience acting as the principal contractor and/ or owner in the delivery of dam construction or similar large-scale civil engineering projects with high degrees of complexity and values greater than $500 million.
• Substantial experience in contract management and administration, including knowledge of requirements of various contract forms, including Australian Standards of General Conditions of Contract, contract law, quality assurance, environmental management and workplace health and safety management
• Highly developed interpersonal management skills, and ability to maintain open and effective working communication with a broad range of Contractors, Consultants, internal teams and stakeholders.
• Extensive and demonstrated skills and experience in the leadership of Owner’s teams including the ability to provide day-to-day leadership and direction, organise work, set priorities and oversight of all facets of Contractors’ project performance.
• Proven ability to minimise risks to project schedule, budget and delivery including controlling project scope and variations through the implementation of robust protocols.

This position will be offered as an individual TFR package with an attractive salary and is a permanent full time role.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au   We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Work For Us? 

At Seqwater we care.  

We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life. 

You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave. 

At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly. 

To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 13th April 2025

For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

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