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UON Energy for Every Future

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond, helping our customers on their decarbonisation journey utilising the technology, skills and real experience of team members across the business.
 
UON’s business centres around the design, manufacturing, supply, construction and maintenance of remote, off-grid power and water infrastructure, with many of the products manufactured in UON’s Malaga facility, based on proprietary and patented designs.

About The Opportunity: 

Collaborate with our Energy department and lead the project team in all energy projects activities, ensuring activities are controlled and coordinated to the client’s standard while meeting/exceeding quality, time, safety and profit objectives.

• Ensure appropriate operational, functional and management control processes are in place to achieve project objectives.
• Lead and guide the project team to complete assigned projects in accordance with the contractual documentation, company standards and procedures, including supervising and scheduling project activities.
• Control project programming, cost control, quality control, procurement, contracts administration, supervision, general site administration and the activities of sub-contractors.
• Develop and review construction planning and monitor progress of allocated projects to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates.
• Build and sustain relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, consultants, regulators and key community stakeholders to enhance our reputation and optimise our access to work opportunities.
• Monitor the external environment to understand and deliver on commercial opportunities.
• Actively seek opportunities to add value to Clients.
• Assume responsibility for the effective and profitable management of projects of high complexity, or several separate projects as directed.
• Ensure construction activities meet budget requirements and adherence to cost controls.

About You: 

This opportunity will suit an experienced Project Manager with prior energy / dewatering industry exposure and comprehensive knowledge of estimating, contract management, program financial management, supply chain management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration, stakeholder management.

• Principles of continuous improvement in relation to commercial application.
• Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation and professional development.
• Communication skills (written/interpersonal)
• Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to drive intended outcomes.
• Ability to manage and lead a team to achieve high performance levels through effective performance management.
• Time management
• Team management with Team mentality
• Risk management.
• Stakeholder management skills

Requirements: 

• Degree in Engineering/Construction or equivalent
• A minimum of 5-year mining industry experiences working in a similar role
• Cert IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent
• Project management qualification (PMP), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), or equivalent experience as a project manager
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management
• Experience in mining and resources sector-based water/energy projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Contract negotiation with strong knowledge on contract law, OHS legislation and Employment law.
• Conflict resolution experience.
• Success in achieving project tendered margins.
• Proven performance on successful projects exceeding value of $5M+.
• Proven financial, risk, commercial, contractual and human resource management skills.
• Strong proven qualities of leadership, integrity, loyalty and performance management.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, permanent role
• Malaga based opportunity
• Join an industry leader for energy and dewatering solutions
• Referral Bonuses for recommending talented individuals to join the team
• Corporate Health Cover Plan exclusive to UON employees
• Ongoing Training and Development programs (internal training)
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and growing business
• A vibrant and active social club
• Novated lease options available through partnership

UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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