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Project Manager - Rail (Engineering Design)Join to apply for theProject Manager - Rail (Engineering Design)role atSMECTalent Acquisition Lead ANZ - Buildings + Cities | Infrastructure + Energy | Integrated SolutionsAbout SMECSMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.InfrastructureAt SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.The roleWe are currently looking for aProject Manager - Railwith experience managing the end-to-end project lifecycle for major rail projects. The role will be based in Melbourne but will involve projects locally and nationally.The primary responsibility is to apply high-level innovative, economical, and practical methods to ensure the success of complex, high-priority infrastructure projects.This position manages diverse activities and teams across disciplines, providing expert knowledge, leadership, management, and development opportunities to project staff.Our Project Managers are instrumental in building SMECs reputation as a leading consultant known for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery, while also growing the business through targeted client relationships.Key Accountabilities:Manage complex projects with governance to achieve reliable performance in terms of outcomes, design solutions, timeliness, and qualityDevelop and maintain strong client relationships through successful project delivery and targeted activitiesLead project teams to ensure cohesion, performance, resource management, retention, and professional developmentCollaborate proactively with team members and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and coordination of deliverablesContribute to the commercial success of projects and business development activitiesSuitable applicants will have:Experience delivering major rail infrastructure projects in Victoria10+ years managing civil infrastructure projects over $1m, successfully on budget and to client specificationsEngineering degree qualificationChartered status (CPEng / RPEV) and existing competencies with Victorian and national rail agencies; previous Victorian rail project experience is advantageousExtensive experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects of national significanceProven leadership, motivation, management, and team development skillsExperience monitoring and managing scope and risk for multiple projects, applying business systemsAbility to build and maintain trusting relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering excellent service and client outcomesIn return, SMEC offers the benefits of working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and enthusiasm are valued and rewarded.SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a strength for our people, clients, partners, and communities.Link to benefits:learn more about SMEC, visit our careers page atwww.smec.com/careersAdditional InformationSMEC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive global community of professionals and thought leaders. We value different backgrounds, skills, and expertise to foster innovation and shared learning. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.For more details, visitSMEC websiteandSMEC in focus .How to applyAll applications must be submitted online via the "Apply Now" link. For a confidential discussion, contactNicholas Fischer-Whiteatnicholas.fischer-white@smec.com .Please do not send resumes directly to SMEC employees or managers. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for related fees.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering, Consulting, and Project ManagementIndustries: Engineering Services, Construction, Civil Engineering#J-18808-Ljbffr