Project Manager

About Us:
Established in 2001, Guidera O’Connor (GO) is a privately owned and respected design and construct contractor and have a successful track record delivering water and wastewater treatment projects to the Australian Water Industry. Our clients include SA Water, Water Corporation, Sydney Water and SEQ Water. 

Our Opportunity:
GO are seeking an experienced Project Manage to join the Western Australian team. As a Project Manager you shall operate in a forward-facing role within the Guidera O’Connor Project Delivery structure.  Your project delivery responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders, both internal and external.  
Primarily, you will support the business needs by effectively leading, managing, planning, and overseeing project-based operations and activities. Your aptitude, knowledge, and abilities in relevant industry practices, legislation, and standards for safe, compliant, and effective project delivery are crucial. Additionally, your ability to influence, coach, critically assess, and anticipate issues ahead of occurrence is of utmost importance. 
Your performance will be evaluated based on the successful delivery of assigned projects or programs of work, demonstrating excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and commercial and technical expertise. 

More specifically you will:

• Deliver projects in a safe and environmentally sound manner. 
• Deliver best quality projects and in a timely manner. 
• Deliver projects profitably.  
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with all stakeholders. 
• Work with the Design Manager to ensure that designs are completed in accordance with Project Requirements and the Construction Program 
• Procure equipment and subcontract resources at competitive prices while also effectively managing labour and subcontract resources. 

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Demonstrate previous experience management of a major capital works project in excess of $30M to $50M 
• Have experience managing incentivised target cost or similar
• Have a PMI or APM Certification 
• Be willing to travel as work may be metro or regional 
• Have a strong background in Water and Wastewater infrastructure

The Capability you  need to be successful:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical success factors for project delivery and proactively drive progress.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and confidently navigates challenging conversations when necessary.
• Provide effective leadership, recognising the direct impact your approach has on team performance and morale.
• Make informed and timely decisions based on the available data and situational context.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders through clear, consistent communication to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Develop logical, well-structured project schedules with realistic timelines and dependencies.
• Prepare comprehensive budgets and provide accurate monthly cost forecasts, ensuring financial control.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of construction risks and opportunities and implements timely mitigation strategies.
• Possess strong knowledge of contractual obligations and ensures compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adhere to all relevant legal, corporate, and procedural HSEQ requirements.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and promotes a win-win approach to teamwork and conflict resolution.
• Embrace change as a catalyst for improvement and understands its necessity in organizational growth.
• Adhere to all relevant legal, corporate, and procedural HSEQ requirements.
• Have an affinity for our Guiding Principles of Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect and Future.

In return for your skills and experience, we offer you supportive colleagues and inspiring leadership; training & development opportunities; meaningful and interesting work; amazing employee benefits as laid out below, all within a great culture and work environment.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Additional annual leave for service milestones and 15 days personal leave
• Excellent employee referral bonus
• Regular celebrations of success
• Company funded wellbeing program
• Paid parental leave
• Fortnightly pay

At Guidera O’Connor we respect and value a diverse, inclusive, and belonging workforce.  We strongly encourage applications from all people, regardless of age, sex, or culture.  In line with our RAP, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. 
Please apply online but do feel free to contact Lesley Mackman via [email protected] for any further information.