Project Manager Ballarat

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

The role

Our ever-expanding Civil Engineering team is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a strong pipeline of work in Ballarat, VIC. The role sits within our Community Development group where you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of VIC projects in land development, subdivision, commercial buildings and infrastructure.

The ideal team player will have a strong technical background in land, commercial or infrastructure developments, experience in leading teams of engineers and technicians, strong financial and commercial acumen, and the desire to advance their career on iconic projects across the western region.

Your responsibilities will include –

• Support projects across the entire life cycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.
• Spearheading project delivery by providing management skills to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.
• Focal point for team collaboration and team management.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, and reviewing executed contracts to verify timeframes, milestones, procedures and budgets to achieve project outcomes.
• Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members.
• Managing adequate resource allocation to ensure project delivery meets the required program milestones.
• Managing the project in accordance with the agreed contract conditions.
• Coordinating the engagement of subconsultants and subcontractors for contributions to project delivery
• Reviewing and developing work procedures to improve operations or to solve problems related to quality.
• Complying with project controls including, project scheduling to demonstrate delay and disruption, monitoring and reporting progress, cost and productivity, project cost forecasting and management of changes to the scope of work.
• Maintain and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholder.