Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business—our team of passionate professionals delivers high‐quality industrial, agricultural and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and internationally. With expanding operations in WA, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and continued investment in new projects and capabilities, Coogee is experiencing strong growth. We offer chemical manufacturing, tank terminals and transport services to a diverse client base. Our strong team culture, long‐term employment stability and commitment to career development make Coogee an ideal place to grow your career and be part of a thriving future.
About The Role
Coogee is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Major Projects team and play a key role in the delivery of significant capital projects across our chemical manufacturing and bulk liquid storage operations. Reporting to the Manager, you will manage projects end‐to‐end, from early feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. This role will suit a hands‐on project professional who thrives in complex, safety‐critical environments and is confident managing scope, cost, schedule, safety and quality while working closely with multidisciplinary internal teams, contractors and external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of assigned major projects in line with approved scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and governance requirements.
* Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, cost forecasts, change control and risk registers.
* Manage contractors, consultants and suppliers to achieve safe, efficient and compliant project execution.
* Identify, assess and manage technical, safety, environmental, schedule and commercial risks across the project lifecycle.
* Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Dangerous Goods regulations, process safety requirements and company standards.
* Coordinate and review engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation to ensure fitness for purpose.
* Provide technical leadership through feasibility, concept, detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.
* Prepare and present accurate project progress, cost and risk reports to senior management.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of Major Projects systems and practices.
Qualifications
* Degree qualified in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (Engineers Australia accredited); Chartered status or pathway preferred.
* Minimum 5 years' experience delivering engineering capital projects, ideally within chemical manufacturing or tank terminal environments.
* Strong project management capability, including cost control, scheduling, contractor management and governance compliance.
* Sound understanding of WHS, Dangerous Goods and process safety obligations.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits and Perks
* Competitive salary and financial incentives
* Wellness incentives
* Social events throughout the year
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines how you align with the role as described in this advert.
Coogee Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please note you must have the right to live and work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to complete comprehensive compliance checks. Applications are welcome directly from candidates only; recruitment agencies need not apply.
For more about us, visit www.coogee.com.au
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