Senior Associate to Principal-level Project Manager at WSP

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Ground Engineering, Contaminated Land Management, Geo-Environmental Solutions, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Forecasting, Cost Management, Project Scheduling, Leadership, Mentoring, Business Development, Risk Management, Contract Variation Management, Sustainability, Civil Infrastructure, Technical Excellence

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP’s Geo-Environmental Engineering team in Australia develops, designs, and delivers subsurface and earth structures that enable our clients to operate their sites responsibly while safeguarding the environment. We are seeking a Senior Associate to Principal-level Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing multidisciplinary projects from concept through to completion. About the role As the Senior Associate to Principal-level Project Manager you’ll ensure excellence in project delivery, foster strong stakeholder engagement, and champion sustainability. This is your opportunity to lead diverse projects, mentor talented professionals, and deliver innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on both communities and the environment. You will: * Lead and inspire a team of construction and engineering specialists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. * Manage the full project lifecycle for design and construction (D&C) projects, with a focus on ground engineering, contaminated land, and geo-environmental solutions. * Oversee project delivery, ensuring outcomes are on time, within budget, and meet or exceed client expectations. * Drive project performance by managing schedules, costs, risks, revenue, and contract variations, while maintaining robust financial controls and reporting. * Engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, statutory authorities, consultants, sub-contractors, and end-users, to ensure positive and productive relationships. * Support business development by promoting WSP’s capabilities, contributing to proposals, and identifying new opportunities. * Champion WSP’s commitment to health, safety, environment, and sustainability, ensuring all project activities align with best practices and regulatory requirements. * Mentor and develop junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting their professional growth. * Contribute to change management initiatives and recommend improvements to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction. About You: * Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; postgraduate qualifications in geotechnical engineering or tailings management are highly regarded. * Professional project management experience, ideally with PMP certification. * Proven track record managing multidisciplinary projects in construction or civil infrastructure. * Strong financial acumen, with experience in forecasting, estimating, and cost management. * Proficiency in project scheduling tools (MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred). * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. * Commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary geo-environmental projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee technical excellence, manage stakeholder relationships, and mentor junior engineering staff.