Job Project Manager (Oil & Gas), Perth CBD

Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Operations team. This is a contract opportunity reporting to the Delivery Manager, responsible for managing front end projects with a key client. Based in Perth CBD, this is a 12-month contract role and is available as a full-time / part-time (job share) basis.

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Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood’s “Operations” APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.

Join us in the heart of Perth CBD, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
• Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Working in a key EPCM contract, you will be the "in contract" proposals Focal Point while working to create delivery excellence across the assigned project portfolio, provide certainty and confidence to the client / project sponsor, and maintain robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk.

You will balance technical, team, client, and project leadership across onshore gas plants (including LNG) and offshore gas and condensate production facilities and thrive on the challenge of:

• Specifying and coordinating the implementation and completion of moderate sized projects, a portfolio of small projects and / or major components of large projects
• Safe delivery, ensuring quality, schedule and cost targets are met and managing associated risk mitigation
• Delivery of project to agreed specifications, managing change and customer relationships and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is adhered to and controlled

In this highly visible client facing role, your dual focus on relationships and delivery will be essential. Anticipating client needs beyond the immediate scope, you will drive technical excellence, while enabling the ongoing growth and development of your team. You will also work in close partnership with other disciplines and the client to enable robust technical decisions that ultimately add value to the client and asset portfolio.

You will bring to life Woods three pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

You will be an Australian citizen or hold Permanent Residency (PR) and able to work lawfully in Australia.

Ideally you will be suitably qualified in Engineering from a recognised institution and have a 15+ years of proven experience in the oil and gas brownfields EPC(M) sector in Australia, including 7+ years of relevant experience in a similar Project Management role.

It is advantageous if you are a Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or hold an equivalent certification.

In addition, you will have:

• Significant experience in project delivery management
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience in client facing roles
• Engineering project management experience with knowledge of Australian and International codes and standards
• Proven experience managing risk during design phase and aligned with technical and commercial requirements
• Well developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs
• A focus on delivering solutions and adept at managing a dynamic environment with varying tasks and changing / competing priorities
• Well versed in international and company quality assurance standards
• Knowledge of commercial and contract conditions applicable to the procurement of various
• types of goods and services.
• In-depth knowledge of scheduling techniques, their properties and uses.
• Good knowledge and experience in project monitoring and forecasting.
• Ability to manage change control process on project with several sub-contractors and
• interfaces.
• Understanding projection/forecast of cost at completion

Desirable:

What will set you apart will be your proven ability to manage client relationships coupled with your relevant experience leading multi-disciplined technical teams.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a Project Manager professional looking to take the lead on a major Engineering Service Contract in Perth, Western Australia - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.