At WSP, we are committed to engineering excellence and innovation. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Geoenvironmental team in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects that shape the future of our communities and environment.
What You’ll Do:
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be integral to managing and delivering high-profile projects involving below-ground engineering, including earth structures, foundation improvement, and water storage structures such as lined ponds and storage dams. Your role will encompass:
- Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex geoenvironmental projects, focusing on below-ground engineering aspects such as subsurface environmental risks, geosynthetics, embankments, earthworks, and surface water management.
- Solution Development: Develop innovative and sustainable engineering solutions tailored to project needs, ensuring technical excellence in all aspects of below-ground engineering.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and ensuring project delivery aligns with their expectations.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare and oversee detailed technical documentation throughout various project phases, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Project Management: Manage project scope, budget, and schedule effectively, ensuring timely and successful delivery of projects. Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Lead by example and contribute to the professional development of team members.
- Strategic Contribution: Assist in operational management and contribute to strategy development and execution to enhance project outcomes and business growth.
Core Skills and Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Professional Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on below-ground engineering projects, including subsurface environmental risks and foundation improvement.
- Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary projects. Demonstrated ability to handle scope, budget, and schedule management effectively.
- Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in geosynthetics, embankments, earthworks, and surface water management. Ability to develop and implement advanced engineering solutions.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with experience in guiding teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Client-Centric Approach: Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and project success.
About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.
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