project manager (waste & resource recovery)

About the Role

Partner with one of South East Queensland’s largest local government organisations to deliver critical Waste & Resource Recovery infrastructure projects. You will provide hands-on project management to deliver critical infrastructure aimed at reducing environmental risks, installing wastewater infrastructure, and improving environmental outcomes across Council's Waste Management Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of landfill, waste infrastructure, and leachate management projects.

• Ensure strict environmental compliance and implement operational improvement initiatives.

• Manage project lifecycles - develop schedules, manage budgets, track KPIs, and mitigate risk.

• Lead end-to-end procurement and contract administration for external suppliers and consultants.

• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams, site personnel, and external vendors.

• Champion site safety, schedule adherence, and budget control, applying Agile methodologies where relevant.

What You Bring

This role is ideal for a Project Manager or Civil/Environmental Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering small-to-medium civil, waste, and wastewater infrastructure.

• Proven track record delivering landfill, waste, resource recovery, or environmental infrastructure projects.

• Deep technical understanding of leachate management systems and regulatory/environmental standards.

• Strong contract management, contractor coordination, and procurement expertise.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complex, regulated environments.

• Qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or equivalent.