Job Description

Established in 2014, Sedgman Prudentia delivers multi-discipline engineering services across all phases of projects from research and development, piloting, option selection or optimisation studies, feasibility studies, front-end engineering and detailed design, project implementation, operational readiness and commissioning support.

Sedgman Prudentia offers optimal practical solutions to Energy, Chemicals and Mineral Processing industries and is able to leverage Sedgman's capability and capacity to enhance our service offering to clients.

With office locations in Adelaide and Brisbane, join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering and design solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to our sustained growth, we are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Minerals Processing Brownfields team located in Adelaide or Brisbane. If you're a self-motivated, results-driven individual passionate about leading and developing a mechanical engineering team, this role is for you.

Accountable for the effective delivery of projects from conceptual design through to detailed design, execution and commissioning. The Senior Project Manager aims to the highest level of quality, safety, environmental and technical requirements to deliver the quality, design integrity, operability and cost effectiveness objectives within the agreed cost and schedule constraints. The Senior Project Manager is accountable to for all aspects of a program delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Extensive and diverse knowledge of project management principles and practices to deliver a program or portfolio of jobs/projects/studies.
• Co-ordinate multidiscipline engineering to deliver project objectives in line agreed with agreed, including management of the engineering schedule and budget
• Develop Progress Reports including overseeing engineering status via cost and schedule monitoring (such as earned value buildup)
• Develop or review proposals to ensure service quality and value in line with stakeholder needs.
• Develop or review project deliverables details including project scope, execution methodology, capital cost estimates and overall project schedules.
• Proactively manage client stakeholders
• Lead effective meetings and represent the Company in communications pertaining to broad aspects of the project.
• Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plan
• Proactively manage cost, expectations and schedule within a robust framework.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders any concerns regarding approved cost or schedule constraints, including taking decisive actions to mitigate consequences.
• Record, interpret and implement lesson learnings for continuous improvement.
• Develop, establish, and continuously improve project management standards, systems, and processes, including implementation of major changes

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in project management with demonstrated successful delivery of complex multidiscipline projects
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering consulting environment delivering Brownfield Projects in the field of Minerals Processing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large multi-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing change due to shifting priorities, demands or timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in risk management, cost management and schedule management. Deep knowledge of the mineral processing, chemical or energy sectors, gained through a combination of office and site experience.
• Thorough understanding of the commercial business environment and implications on project delivery.
• Ability to successfully solve problems, conflicts, or challenges to deliver a projects.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced interpersonal skills including negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution.

Why join?

• Career growth, Development and Reward: Work within multidisciplinary teams to expand your experience and capabilities and be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
• Work-life Balance and a Supportive Work Environment: Flexible arrangements and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Health and Wellbeing: Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.

How to join our team: 

If you're eager to apply your skills and experience to our success and shape our future direction, then this role could be the perfect fit for you. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you are an ideal candidate for the role by clicking “Apply Now".