Shape a Sustainable Future with Veolia!

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Technical & Innovation team in Castlemaine, 3450. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safely and efficiently managing and delivering infrastructure projects to approved scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Reporting to the Projects & Engineering Manager, you will lead project teams, ensure compliance, and drive successful project outcomes.

Your Impact

• Lead high profile water infrastructure projects from initiation to delivery.
• Work with cutting edge engineering and technical innovation.
• Contribute to sustainable environmental solutions while developing your project management career.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Base location: Castlemaine Water Treatment Plant
• Regular travel to Bendigo and Kyneton sites as required
• Occasional travel to Melbourne (Southbank) as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and lead project teams, fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to the Veolia ANZ Project Management Framework and statutory requirements.
• Manage change processes, ensuring alignment across Technical, Commercial, SHEQ, Legal, Operations, and Finance.
• Methodically assess and report on project progress, identifying and resolving deficiencies.
• Prepare Statements of Requirements, scope of works, specifications, work-plans, and cost estimates.
• Administer contracts and manage contractors, ensuring supply chain efficiency.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring safety in design and compliance with regulations.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure smooth handover to Operations.
• Provide accurate budget and cash flow forecasts, ensuring commercial success.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects over $1M.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

Why Veolia?

Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, we design and provide game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. 

We offer: 
 

• Hybrid work environment.
• Car allowance for travel to sites including Bendigo WTP, Keynton, and Castlemaine.
• Paid Parental Leave: 14 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Paid Volunteer Day: One day per year to volunteer with aligned organizations.
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave (up to 12 months upon return).
• Novated car leases and other car related discounts.
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts and offers, including health insurance with BUPA.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and Veolia programs.
• Employee referral program with rewards up to $1500.
• Opportunity to participate in the Sequoia employee share plan.
  
  
  At Veolia, we're more than just a company; we're a community of passionate individuals committed to ecological transformation - a future where our communities thrive alongside a healthy planet. This means developing innovative solutions for cleaner water, responsible waste management, and sustainable energy, ensuring a better world for generations to come. 
  
  
  Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future through innovative environmental solutions.
  
  
  Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.