Senior Project Manager

About Us

Abergeldie is a majority Australian‑owned civil contractor with over 30 years’ experience delivering water, utilities, bridges and roads, rail, energy and community infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability has positioned us as an industry leader, delivering the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities.

About The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver major Unitywater water and wastewater infrastructure projects as part of the $2B Build Better Together (BBT) Program. This long‑term program is accelerating the upgrade and expansion of critical assets across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton regions.

In this role, you’ll lead and guide projects from early stages through to construction, commissioning and handover. You’ll oversee the delivery of complex assets such as sewage treatment plants, pump stations, rising mains and network upgrades, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality outcomes. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, shape project strategy and drive strong performance across safety, quality, program, commercial delivery and stakeholder engagement.

This opportunity suits a technically strong, solutions‑focused leader who thrives in collaborative delivery environments and enjoys improving how essential water infrastructure is planned and built.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (CPEng/RPEQ ideal).
• Strong experience delivering water and wastewater projects, including STPs, pump stations, rising mains and complex brownfield works.
• Confident interpreting designs and guiding practical, efficient construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead projects from design through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong track record in safety, quality, program and commercial performance.
• Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors in a collaborative, high‑performance environment.
• Proactive in identifying risks and developing practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Focused on innovation and continuous improvement across delivery, programming and digital engineering.
• Experience in collaborative delivery models (alliances, ECI, D&C) valued.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, including within live operational water/wastewater facilities.
  
  
  

Why You Should Work With Us

Our people are what make Abergeldie successful, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where great people build long‑term careers. We offer a range of employee benefits, including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where eligible employees share in the success of the projects they help deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together.

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply now or reach out to Dee Paton ([email protected]) for more information.

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