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Project Manager
NSW Public Works —Wollongong NSW
Appropriate trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, architecture, building, construction management, or relevant field experience.
$102,936 - $113,579 a year
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Project Coordinator
University of Wollongong —Wollongong NSW
Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction management, asset management, project management or a related discipline, or an equivalent…
$96,898 - $119,986 a year
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associate project manager jobs near wollongong, nsw

Main Activities and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Leadership & Culture

Comply with all role-specific SHEQ obligations as detailed in the relevant RACI matrix.
Ensure staff are adequately trained in WSP safety and technical requirements.
Lead and foster a positive safety culture to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff within the team.
Build trust within the business and empower senior staff to foster a high-performing, collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture aligned with business goals and broader EHS priorities.
Coordinate and conduct meetings for team strategy, quality, performance, and development.
Lead performance, development and career conversations for direct reports, including professional development planning, regular feedback, goal setting, engagement and performance improvement where required.
Plan and manage team capacity, workload allocation and resourcing to meet utilisation, delivery and development objectives.
Support retention, succession planning and growth of team capability through proactive talent development and coaching.
Lead talent acquisition activities for the team, including identification of talent, interviewing, hiring recommendations, onboarding and integration of new starters.

Technical & Operations

Prepare high-level technical reports, review project reports, provide peer review (as an approved reviewer), and coach, mentor and monitor staff to support ongoing technical and operational development.
Contribute to commercial planning and project delivery to support the team in meeting budget and strategic goals.
Support the Team Manager and National OHH leadership in forecasting, utilisation planning, revenue performance and reporting of key business metrics.
Ensure consistent application of project governance, quality assurance and risk management processes across team delivery, escalating operational, technical or people risks in a timely manner.

Business Development

Proactively identify and pursue business opportunities through strong client relationships and client-centric practices.
Build business development capability, contribute to market action plans and represent WSP OHH locally to support pipeline growth and regional profile.
Write strong proposals and contribute to pursuits that secure repeat and follow-on work from existing clients and projects.
Conduct, lead, and encourage others to undertake quality improvement projects to enhance the capability and efficiency of the team.
Involvement in multi-service pursuits across regions and business units, where applicable.

Project Delivery

Conduct site work, as required.
Scope and execute projects at a strategic level, ensuring key commercial and technical aspects are understood, appropriately resourced, monitored and delivered to professional consulting standards.
Act as Project Director, Project Manager or ‘consultant’ for on-going projects as and when required.

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable):

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science, Environmental Engineering, Building Surveying, or Occupational Health and Safety.
Periodic attendance at relevant technical training courses, conferences and workshops.
Relevant internal and external SHEQ training. Ideally a Site-Ready Mentor or the ability to become one.
Typically, a member of a Professional Association such as FAMANZ or AIOH (if not, would be eligible and expected to apply for it within 12 months.)
ANZ Project Manager Level 1-2 Certification.
Client-centricity Training.
Diversity Training.
Management Training.
Licensed Asbestos Assessor (desirable).

Experience, skills and organisational knowledge

Typically, 5 + years’ experience, or WSP Senior to Associate-level consultant.
Advanced competence in measuring and assessing occupational exposure to hazards in the workplace including environmental factors and stresses, chemical hazards, physical and biological hazards.
Working knowledge of managing both safety and commercial risk on projects.
Experience in monitoring and successfully managing the scope of small to medium projects.
Demonstrated experience in preparing successful proposals and supporting pursuits.
Demonstrated business development experience, including identifying opportunities, supporting client growth and delivering strong client outcomes that save time or cost.
Comprehensive knowledge of WSP systems, procedures and practices.
Management experience is desirable, though not essential.

Personal Attributes

Balances innovation, quality and technical excellence with delivery to timelines and budget.
Is open to feedback and acts on it.
Is self-aware, promotes professional image and is emotionally intelligent.
Manages self and others under pressure.
Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it in an easy-to-understand manner.
Demonstrates WSP’s values and aligns behaviours with the company’s vision.
Conducts self with high ethical standards, acting with integrity, maintaining confidentiality, managing conflicts of interest, and adhering to organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.
Adopts a “Best for WSP” approach in day-to-day activities