Canberra ACT | Full Time
Competitive remuneration + Vehicle or Car Allowance

Senior project leadership role with a strong pipeline of water infrastructure projects in the ACT and across Australia.

Why Waternish?

Waternish Engineering is an established Australian engineering and construction company specialising in the design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure.

For more than 20 years, we have delivered projects for major water utilities and infrastructure clients across Australia. Our strength comes from combining engineering, project management and construction capability within the one business - allowing our people to be involved in projects from concept and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

We have a strong and growing pipeline of opportunities in the Australian Capital Territory, including significant water infrastructure work for key clients in the region, and are continuing to expand our permanent presence in Canberra.

We are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to become a key member of our growing ACT team.

This is more than a role managing an individual project. For the right person, it is an opportunity to help grow Waternish's presence in the ACT, develop long-term client relationships and take a leading role in the delivery of a significant pipeline of water infrastructure work.

The opportunity

Based in Canberra, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from award through to completion.

Depending on the project, this could include treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, mechanical and process installations, upgrades to operating facilities and multidisciplinary design-and-construct projects.

You will work closely with Waternish's engineering, construction and commercial teams and will have the autonomy expected of an experienced Project Manager.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing projects from contract award, planning and mobilisation through construction, commissioning and close-out

Leading Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, construction personnel, subcontractors and suppliers





Developing project delivery strategies, programs, budgets and resource plans

Taking ownership of project financial performance, forecasting, cost control and reporting

Managing contracts, variations, procurement, subcontractors and commercial outcomes

Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders

Working closely with design teams to ensure practical, constructable and cost-effective outcomes

Providing leadership in safety, quality and environmental performance

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality and within budget

Supporting tendering, project planning and development of future opportunities

Contributing to the continued development of Waternish's ACT business and project delivery capability

While the position will be primarily focused on our ACT projects, there may also be opportunities to manage or support projects elsewhere in Australia.

About you

We are looking for an experienced project professional who understands both project management and construction delivery .

Ideally, you will bring:

15+ years' experience in engineering, construction or infrastructure project delivery

Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, programs, contracts and commercial outcomes

Experience leading multidisciplinary project and construction teams

Strong client and stakeholder management skills

A practical understanding of how projects are constructed, not simply how they are managed

Solid commercial judgement and an ability to identify and resolve issues before they become problems

Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and procurement

A strong commitment to safety and quality





Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills

Experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure will be highly regarded, particularly projects involving treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, mechanical/process equipment or upgrades to operating facilities.

A tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline is desirable; however, substantial relevant construction and project management experience will also be considered.

What we offer

This is a senior role within a growing part of our business, with the opportunity to have a genuine influence over how Waternish develops in the ACT.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration based on experience

Company vehicle or car allowance

A strong pipeline of secured and prospective water infrastructure work

The opportunity to work with major Australian water utilities and infrastructure clients

A growing Canberra-based team backed by Waternish's established engineering and construction capability

Direct access to senior management and genuine involvement in business decisions

Interesting projects where you can remain close to both the engineering and construction

Opportunities to work on projects throughout Australia

A collaborative workplace with short decision-making lines and a strong focus on getting good project outcomes

A different kind of Project Manager role

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Project Managers who enjoy being close to the work.

You may currently be working for a large tier-one or tier-two contractor and looking for greater autonomy, or you may already work within the Australian water industry and want the opportunity to play a bigger role in growing a business and developing client relationships.

Either way, we are looking for someone who can combine strong commercial project management with practical construction knowledge and who wants to become an important part of Waternish's next stage of growth in the ACT.

If that sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Project Manager – Water Infrastructure (Canberra)
🏢 Waternish Engineering
📍 Canberra