Senior Project Manager - Mechanical & Electrical

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

Be part of our team delivering North East Link which is Victoria’s largest transport infrastructure project. Joining this landmark project offers you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience on one of Australia’s most complex and career-defining infrastructure programs. Upon completion, North East Link will transform Melbourne’s transport network, reducing congestion, improving connectivity, and creating a lasting legacy for the city.

About the role

A great opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join a Top Tier Contractor leading the way with M&E Projects in the Australian market. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of all aspects of our construction activities to client requirements.

We have a strong pipeline of projects in this space and this role represents a great chance for you to develop your career across these leading projects in M&E and beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure construction activities on Projects have reliable project controls in place for self-perform works and performance measured to ensure budget is maintained

• Participate in cost review and ownership of cost to complete forecasting for constructions works including labour, Plant, material, subcontractors and consumables

• Maintain seamless liaison between Engineering, Quality, and document control between all on and off site project activities

• Plan and stage construction works, ensure programs are accurately prepared and updated regularly to plan and record actual progress

• Interface with other management and engineering functions.

• Ensure sufficient resources (personnel, plant and equipment) are provided on all projects.

• Liaise directly with clients to maintain high level customer service relationships.

• Monitor the workload and progress of subordinates to ensure most effective use of resources.

• Assist in the preparation of tenders as required.

• Accountable for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and adherence to company policies and other applicable laws, regulations and standards for the workplace.

• Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements.

• Manage the project fleet on behalf of the Project Director and liaise with our national fleet managers.

About You

• The Senior Project Manager must possess a recognised trade and/or Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical

• At least fifteen years experience in the overall management of electrical/mechanical construction on large self-performing Road or Rail projects

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritize demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What we offer

Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.

Complimentary salary continuance insurance.

Discounted Medibank health insurance.

Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.

Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

How to apply 

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Please note\: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

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