Project Manager - Civil

Job Description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

A 12 month fixed term contract position exists for a Project Manager to join the Project Delivery Team in the Civil program of works stream.

About the position

The Project Manager - Civil is responsible for the planning and delivery of a range of sustaining civil projects. These projects aim to meet the long-term safety, reliability, and availability requirements for the business. The application of sound project management principles, together with appropriate HSE and risk management, is paramount in all planning and execution aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong focus on risk, safety, and environment throughout the project lifecycle, which is critical when working on assets such as embankments, drainage, tunnels, aqueducts, dams, roads, and demolition projects.
• Clearly identify the scope of work at the commencement of a project and develop a project management plan that defines the scope of work, budget, and resourced schedule. This is necessary for all projects, including the maintenance of building accommodation/facilities, roads and access tracks, and condition assessments.
• Manage the selection of appropriate contractors, contract formation, execution, and administration, which is necessary for projects like the demolition of cloud seeding infrastructure.
• Manage, monitor, and report on the projects throughout their lifecycle to achieve the desired outcome against agreed KPIs (HSE, budget, schedule, and quality), essential for keeping complex projects such as those related to dams and tunnels on track.
• Frequently inspect and monitor works to achieve quality, specification, and throughput requirements, ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of infrastructure like embankments, drainage, and roads.
• Actively engage with the range of stakeholders who have input to the project during all phases, particularly for high-profile assets like dams and public-facing infrastructure.

About the location

The primary base for this critical role is Cooma, NSW. Situated on the Monaro Plains, it provides easy access to Kosciuszko National Park, offering year-round recreational opportunities such as skiing/snowboarding in winter (Thredbo and Perisher are accessible), hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and water sports in the warmer months.

For those looking to relocate to the region, relocation support is offered for a warm, smooth, and supportive transition to the beautiful Snowy Mountains region, assisting the successful candidate and their family with the move.

This role requires 100% site presence during a certain phase of project delivery. Outside of these phases, the role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days required in an office.

About you

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to execute tasks from inception to completion, which should include experience delivering smaller value projects (up to $10 million).
• A civil or structural engineering background, preferably with an engineering qualification, coupled with project management training (PM training).
• Experience in civil infrastructure, including assets such as tunnels, aqueducts, bridges, and dams, and general civil structural work related to hydro generation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively, both on site and remotely, with a sound knowledge of construction staging and OH&S, EEO, and Environmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiating skills to work effectively with personnel at all levels and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in the contracting or construction management side, ideally within a brownfield environment, managing contractors and client-side expectations.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications open until Wednesday 8th April, but we'll be interviewing as we go! We may close the role early if the position is filled, so don't wait-apply today.