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Synergie Australia is seeking a
Senior Project Manager – Major Projects
for a trusted client with project sites in Western Sydney.
The important parts:
Pay:
$160–$180 per hour, flat rate
Duration:
December **** - June **** (parental leave cover)
Location:
Western Sydney with regular site attendance
Start date:
December **** to enable a structured handover before project ownership commences in February ****
What you will be required to do:
You'll lead two major infrastructure projects through active delivery, providing continuity during a parental leave period. This is a hands‐on senior role managing competing priorities, contractors, project controls and operational interfaces across live industrial sites.
Taking ownership of day-to-day delivery across two active major projects
Managing scope, schedules, cost forecasts, risks, issues and change controls
Driving progress against agreed milestones and resolving emerging constraints
Managing contractors, consultants and suppliers, including variations, claims and commercial matters
Coordinating design, construction, operational readiness, commissioning and handover activities
Maintaining accurate project reporting, forecasts, risk registers and action tracking
Working closely with operations, engineering, procurement, finance and HSE stakeholders
To be successful in the role you will:




Significant experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure or industrial capital projects
Proven ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently
Strong contractor management, contract administration and commercial capability
Experience delivering brownfield projects in live operational environments
Robust project controls capability across scheduling, forecasting, change and risk
The ability to take over projects already in progress and quickly build effective relationships
Strong communication, problem‐solving and decision‐making skills
Experience in wastewater treatment, waste management, chemical processing or similar industrial environments is highly regarded
What's on offer for you:
Competitive flat hourly rate of $160–$180
Engagement from December **** to June ****, with a structured handover period
Opportunity to work across complex brownfield and live operational environments
Western Sydney location with regular attendance at project sites
Synergie Australia delivers a full 360o recruitment solution, consistingoftemporaryandpermanent recruitment services, and more.Safetyis of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let'swork together.

📌 Senior Project Manager – Major Projects (New South Wales)
🏢 Synergie Group
📍 New South Wales