- 497815

- Sydney, NSW
- Regional NSW, NSW

- Full Time

- Closing on: 26 Sep 2026

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

Join our growing WA business delivering key infrastructure upgrades across the resources sector, including major project wins such as Dampier Salt operations and broader Pilbara mining infrastructure programs.

About the Role

Due to continued growth within our NSW water business, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of upcoming water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Central Coast. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished civil engineering qualified with a proven track record delivering major water infrastructure projects throughout Australia. Reporting into senior operational leadership, you will take ownership of project performance across safety, programme, commercial outcomes and client relationships while leading multi-disciplinary project teams.

Ideally, you will be based on the Central Coast, Newcastle or surrounding regions, or be willing to commute daily to project sites.





Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams, you'll play a critical role in delivering infrastructure that supports growing communities while helping strengthen BMD's long-term presence in the NSW water market.

Key Accountabilities

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Drive safe, productive and commercially successful project outcomes
- Manage project programmes, budgets, forecasting and overall performance
- Oversee construction activities across treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs and associated civil infrastructure
- Lead and mentor project teams including engineers, supervisors and subcontract partners
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with water authorities and key stakeholders
- Manage project risks, opportunities, procurement strategies and contract administration
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements
- Support tender development, methodologies and pre-contract planning activities for future projects
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and capability development of BMD's water business





The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with:

- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering
- Extensive experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Australia
- Strong experience managing complex civil construction projects valued at significant scale
- Demonstrated delivery experience across treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, networks, reservoirs or related utility infrastructure
- Proven ability to lead large project teams and drive high-performance cultures
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, margins and contractual obligations
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships
- Robust understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, risk management and programme delivery
- Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities
- A commitment to safety, collaboration and delivering quality outcome

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers

📌 Senior Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Bmd
📍 Sydney