Project Manager

About Veolia Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future. The Opportunity Veolia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to safely and efficiently manage and deliver waste infrastructure projects in Adelaide and surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Technical and Innovation team and be key in delivering projects across multiple sites to approved scope, quality, schedule, and budget. What's on offer Lead high profile infrastructure projects from initiation to delivery Work with cutting edge engineering and technical innovation Opportunity to mentor and develop project management capabilities Attractive Compensation Package with Great Benefits Supportive, Collaborative, and Inclusive Team Culture Contribute to Sustainable Environmental Solutions What you'll be responsible for Lead, direct and partner with internal/external stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently Coordinate the Request for Tender (RFT) process, liaising with tenderers and working with technical subject matter experts to compile and issue tender packages Plan, deliver and review projects through all phases from initiation to handover Negotiate and manage contracts with contractors Identify and mitigate commercial risks, including claims management and dispute resolution Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial terms Lead commercial negotiations for scope changes and contract amendments Prepare project documentation (requirements, scope, plans, estimates, contracts etc.) Identify and manage legal, regulatory, safety and Veolia requirements Conduct risk assessments, HAZOP studies and implement safety management plans Oversee site works, commissioning, start-up activities and operational readiness Manage project supply chain including procurement and vendor performance Manage project progress, milestones, risks, schedule, quality and costs What you'll need to be successful Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field Minimum 10+ years of demonstrated experience successfully managing construction infrastructure projects with budgets ranging from $1M to $20M Proven ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of site works and construction projects from initiation through completion Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, make independent decisions, and drive projects forward without constant supervision Demonstrated capability to…