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Overview We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Government and Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality construction and engineering outcomes across our portfolio. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you''ll help deliver high-quality results that support our essential services. Responsibilities Leading multi-disciplinary project teams from project conversion through to construction, commissioning, handover and finalisation. Driving proactive Zero Harm outcomes and creating safe, supportive work environments where people thrive. Managing all financial aspects of project delivery including forecasting, cost control, margins, and risk mitigation. Building trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure seamless project outcomes. Ensuring compliance with project plans, schedules, procurement activities, quality systems, and contractual obligations. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Building, and/or tertiary qualifications in Project Management (or equivalent industry experience). Proven lengthy experience in site-based construction roles covering all phases of project delivery. Demonstrated background in engineering services - preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or commercial project environments. Strong commercial acumen, including forecasting revenue, profitability, and margin performance. Knowledge and application of contemporary HR, WHS, and Industrial Relations legislation and practices to support healthy, safe, and fair workplaces. Why Downer? At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. Belonging and Inclusion We''re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: Training and development to support and diversify your career. With 30% of vacancies filled internally you''ll find real opportunities to advance your career. Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. Commitment to Diversity You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We''re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Mori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn''t align perfectly with this role, we''d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. Flexibility As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we''re here to help you put your best foot forward. #J-18808-Ljbffr