Project Manager

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Delta Group, Victoria
24/04/2026
Australian CitizenPermanent Residency
Full TimeIndustrialProgrammingProcurementStakeholder ManagementRisk AnalysisCivilReportingMaterials Solution Management

Job Description

Our Latrobe Valley & Gippsland division are seeking an experienced Project Manager. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale rehabilitation and earthworks projects and ensure they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on project leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, technical capabilities, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership
  • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and completion of projects in line with Delta management systems
  • Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and contractual obligations
  • Provide leadership to Project Engineers, Coordinators, Supervisors and Safety teams
Programming & Cost Control
  • Develop and manage project programs, including short and long-term planning
  • Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, budgets and weekly cost tracking
  • Identify risks to budget or schedule and implement mitigation strategies
Commercial & Contract Management
  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering and negotiations
  • Manage variations, claims and invoicing within required timeframes
  • Ensure compliance with contractual and financial obligations
Quality, Safety & Risk
  • Ensure adherence to QSE (Quality, Safety & Environment) systems
  • Prepare and implement project management plans, SWMS and permits
  • Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries and reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
  • Deliver clear and timely project reporting, including monthly reports and risk registers

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5–8+ years’ experience managing large-scale rehabilitation or earthworks projects
  • Proven experience delivering projects exceeding $50m per annum
  • Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Solid commercial acumen with cost control and forecasting expertise
  • Experience using InEight (or similar) project systems
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Practical, hands-on approach with a proactive mindset
  • 5 years’ + experience in large scale civil earthworks project delivery
  • Live or willing to move the Latrobe Valley & Gippsland region for work at the Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project – Alliance Project (between Delta and ENGIE)
  • Work in mining or heavy earthworks environments
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Diversity & Inclusion

Delta Group embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace, including for individuals who have served or continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.

We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians, recognising and valuing Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational and organisational capacity.