Project Manager – Geophysical / Hydrography / Coastal Resilience Resilience

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Project Manager, ideally with a Hydrographic or Geophysical Survey background, to join our established Australian Marine Site Characterisation service line.

This position has become available due to recent structural changes, which offers a great opportunity to get involved in a broad variety of different projects and make this role your own.

Based in our Perth or Adelaide office, reporting to the Geophysical and Hydrography Service Line Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing projects from beginning to end to meet client objectives

• Establish, maintain and monitor project schedules; from planning and design phases to survey execution

• Control and monitor project financial performance

• Work with clients, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure permitting, hazard’s, emergency response etc. are in place to achieve project success

• Work closely with suppliers, sub-contractors, party chiefs and team leaders to ensure project goals are achieved

• Occasional travel for project purposes such as client visits, project mobilisations and project completions

• Involvement with sourcing and preparing for new project opportunities, including conversations with existing clients and proposal submission

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

This role forms part of the Geophysics and Hydrography service line. We combine cutting-edge techniques with a deep understanding of environmental dynamics to help clients create sustainable solutions. Our survey methods include airborne lidar bathymetry, multispectral imaging, and vessel-based multibeam technologies. Furthermore, we acquire geophysical data to assist in the assessment of seafloor and sub-seafloor conditions for various projects including offshore windfarms.

How we work

Embracing a modern and collaborative work culture, Fugro is committed to helping our employees move towards their full potential. How? Through alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, in a supportive, information sharing work environment.  While we support remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.

About You

Your organization and communication skills are the foundational attributes which will help you succeed in this impactful role. We are looking for a team player who has:

• Sound understanding of project management principles and industry standard project management software

• Emotional intelligence with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers

• Attention to detail with a strong focus on effective resource management

• Flexible, reliable, independent, and able to work well in a constantly changing environment

• Background in Survey, Geophysical or Geotechnical fields preferred

Extra things that we value:

• Tertiary education in Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Geophysics, Geoscience, Geospatial or related degree

• Offshore experience

• Hydrographic or Lidar experience

Fugro offers

• Ongoing, hybrid work from home arrangement | Flexible start and finish times

• Competitive compensation | Annual salary reviews

• Salary continuance insurance

• Culture that supports career development, training and progression

• An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge

• 12 week Parental Leave policy

• Friendly and supportive environment - feel free to be yourself

• Global, progressive company with industry new, cutting edge technology

How to apply

Please ensure your CV is up to date, with relevant information clear and succinct and follow the application prompts.

Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of Australian working rights to be considered for this position (visa sponsorship is not offered).

Fugro reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Applications or interest via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**