Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Wollongong team. This fantastic role will suit someone looking to work on various projects in a friendly and supportive team with a growing market leader. Our Wollongong office is located in the heart of the CBD, within a modern and secure building just steps from the Crown Street shopping district and a short walk from the scenic South Wollongong Beach. With an energetic and growing team, our Wollongong Office is the perfect space for a balanced work environment.

Who we are

Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are a rapidly growing business with five offices across NSW and Queensland. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 100-employee milestone.

We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry, and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and finalisation of projects according to strict deadlines and within budget across the full project life cycle. This includes the acquisition of multi-disciplinary resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan 
• Support the Regional Director in achieving key project milestones and exceeding project objectives
• Prepare and implement comprehensive Project Management Plans across all project phases
• Manage day-to-day project activities, including resource allocation, budget control, and timeline adherence
• Preparation of fee proposals for new projects and contract variations that may span multiple disciplines, both within and external to Orion
• Monitor, track, and control project outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables
• Provide technical support to peers, as well as mentor junior staff, supporting their professional growth and knowledge development
• Ensure all work output is of a high technical standard, aligned with client requirements, and commercially viable

Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of industry experience in urban development
• Strong technical and commercial acumen
• Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Strong technical understanding of Civil Engineering for Urban Developments
• Excellent attention to detail

Employee Benefits

• Professional development, mentoring & coaching
• A range of flexible work options
• Community days and cultural celebrations
• Access to innovative technology
• Employee assistance program
• Annual performance appraisal and learning & development plans
• Regular team-building activities, social activities, and team sports
• Paid parental leave

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Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

This role is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only (Including New Zealand Citizens). If this exciting opportunity has captured your interest, please submit your application now via the apply button.