Project Managers oversee water infrastructure projects from conception to completion, coordinating teams, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication.
They ensure projects meet technical, safety, and environmental standards, delivering essential water services and supporting sector growth.
They ensure projects meet technical, safety, and environmental standards, delivering essential water services and supporting sector growth.
Suited to highly organised, strategic thinkers who enjoy coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
You thrive if you are solution-oriented, resilient under pressure, and skilled at communication, negotiation, and risk management.
Motivation often comes from delivering infrastructure that benefits communities and supports sustainable water management. You'll have the opportunity to work on treatment plant upgrades, pipeline construction, or environmental programs.
DAY TO DAY WORK
- Plan, implement, and oversee water projects.
- Coordinate budgets, timelines, and project teams.
- Report progress to stakeholders and executives.
- Manage risks, contracts, and procurement activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, and quality standards.
Qualifications for this role
The following qualifications can be used to become a Project Manager for the water industry:
- Bachelor in Project Management, Engineering, Environmental Science
or - Relevant experience plus Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 certification;
- WHS and Risk Management Training.
Where you might work
Consultant Offices
Infrastructure Projects
Water utilities and authorities
Technology and IoT companies
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