Job Description

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Project Director for Water projects. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise. The role is based in Sydney and is open for Sydney based candidates or for those who are willing to relocate.

Key responsibilities

• Sole responsibility for the delivery and detailed design management process for the project
• Lead project teams tocontinually exceed expectations, whilst ensuring the construction process is controlled and adheres to strict safety, quality, programme and financial objectives
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve and exceed expected outcomes for the client

About you

• People-centric leader, with excellent interpersonal skills
• At least 20 years of experience most of which leading projects e.g. Water treatment, Sewage, Drinking Water
• Strong experience in managing multiple stakeholders
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles on large-scale projects
• Extensive construction experience including construction planning and management, managing multi-disciplined teams, budgeting and planning, procurement, risk management, client management, dispute/issue resolution
• Relevant Engineering or Construction Management degree
• Managing contractor model experience preferred

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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