We currently have a secondment opportunity for a Project Manager.  Join our SA Housing Operations Projects team and play a key role in overall leadership and management of designated projects from conversion, through construction to handover and finalisation. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services

 

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

Develop and implement profit targets, formulate and implement strategies to achieve them. Manage project expenditure and cash flow to optimise financial outcome. Negotiate and optimise head contract claims including variations and delays. Negotiate and optimise sub-contracts against budgets. Ensure project quality systems are established and followed diligently, including hands on management and intervention as required.

 

What You’ll Bring

A tertiary qualified in either a building or engineering discipline, or a trades background is required. Extensive experience in site-based construction roles that have provided experience in all aspects of project delivery. Exceptional knowledge of WHS implementation procedures and a proficient background working knowledge of project Zero Harm requirements. Good working understanding of the principles of 'Forecast Cost at Completion. Knowledge of industrial relations issues and landscape to achieve outcomes in line with company objectives.

 

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

 

 

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

 

 

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

Training and development to support and diversify your career.  With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

 

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.