Additional Services Maintenance Manager


An exciting opportunity to join Ventia in 2025 (placed #3 in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work - Property, Construction and Transport category) in a key leadership role as the Additional Services Maintenance Manager (Senior Project Manager)  on the Transurban motorways and tunnels network contract. Some flexibility is required due to Transurban being a 24/7, 365-day operation.
 
What’s on Offer 

  • Competitive salary and a centralised reward and recognition program
  • Flexibility open to discussion (hours, WFH - admin days etc.) 
  • Working on a high-profile contract in the transport sector supported by a strong professional management and technical team.
  • Career stability and opportunities. Mentorship / Leadership programs
  • Employee benefits such as paid parental leave, corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
  • Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

 
About the Role
You will lead and develop a skilled team to deliver additional / Project works and manage safety, commercial and operational risk in delivering of all major repairs and additional works as engaged by the client and in accordance with agreed requirements of safety, time, quality, and cost, including monitoring and reporting against each. Strengths in project, people and maintenance management are paramount to fulfilling your accountabilities.

  • Plan and deliver works in accordance with the Services Allocation Matrix, CoMS, Scope of Services and Annual Works Program
  • Prepare RFTs for subcontractors, detailing scope, program, and method of delivery
  • Prepare proposals to deliver additional & project works and liaise with client to refine and evaluate scope and delivery
  • Implement effective project controls and mobilisations, including identifying core service efficiencies, subcontractor arrangements and Maximo data capture
  • Oversee delivery of projects ensuring tendered margins are achieved and works are delivered safely, and project specific outcomes achieved, including technical specifications, program, traffic management, quality etc. and the Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Accountable for profit and loss account for all projects within additional works program and identify team and revenue growth opportunities to expand projects delivered under the client forward works plan
  • Lead and mentor team to drive service excellence and continuous improvements and innovations to meet contract requirements while building partnerships and capability to deliver project opportunities and leveraging off the wider Ventia resources

 
Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience in a similar leadership role
  • Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or construction related discipline
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Sound project control and effective risk management
  • Analytical and strategic thinking capability
  • Solid experience in high level report writing
  • Interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and specifications, and whole of life asset management
  • Construction white card
  • Resilience, personal drive, and motivation

Technical Competencies

  • Road and Asset rehabilitation / construction / maintenance management experience
  • Understanding of first principles estimating with a broad background across civil / multidisciplinary disciplines preferably with both additional works (construction) and maintenance / operation
  • Experience delivering works under an AS2124 contract highly desirable

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.

Position Reference Number: 158135


An exciting opportunity to join Ventia in 2025 (placed #3 in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work - Property, Construction and Transport category) in a key leadership role as the Additional Services Maintenance Manager (Senior Project Manager)  on the Transurban motorways and tunnels network contract. Some flexibility is required due to Transurban being a 24/7, 365-day operation.
 
What’s on Offer 

  • Competitive salary and a centralised reward and recognition program
  • Flexibility open to discussion (hours, WFH - admin days etc.) 
  • Working on a high-profile contract in the transport sector supported by a strong professional management and technical team.
  • Career stability and opportunities. Mentorship / Leadership programs
  • Employee benefits such as paid parental leave, corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
  • Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

 
About the Role
You will lead and develop a skilled team to deliver additional / Project works and manage safety, commercial and operational risk in delivering of all major repairs and additional works as engaged by the client and in accordance with agreed requirements of safety, time, quality, and cost, including monitoring and reporting against each. Strengths in project, people and maintenance management are paramount to fulfilling your accountabilities.

  • Plan and deliver works in accordance with the Services Allocation Matrix, CoMS, Scope of Services and Annual Works Program
  • Prepare RFTs for subcontractors, detailing scope, program, and method of delivery
  • Prepare proposals to deliver additional & project works and liaise with client to refine and evaluate scope and delivery
  • Implement effective project controls and mobilisations, including identifying core service efficiencies, subcontractor arrangements and Maximo data capture
  • Oversee delivery of projects ensuring tendered margins are achieved and works are delivered safely, and project specific outcomes achieved, including technical specifications, program, traffic management, quality etc. and the Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Accountable for profit and loss account for all projects within additional works program and identify team and revenue growth opportunities to expand projects delivered under the client forward works plan
  • Lead and mentor team to drive service excellence and continuous improvements and innovations to meet contract requirements while building partnerships and capability to deliver project opportunities and leveraging off the wider Ventia resources

 
Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience in a similar leadership role
  • Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or construction related discipline
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Sound project control and effective risk management
  • Analytical and strategic thinking capability
  • Solid experience in high level report writing
  • Interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and specifications, and whole of life asset management
  • Construction white card
  • Resilience, personal drive, and motivation

Technical Competencies

  • Road and Asset rehabilitation / construction / maintenance management experience
  • Understanding of first principles estimating with a broad background across civil / multidisciplinary disciplines preferably with both additional works (construction) and maintenance / operation
  • Experience delivering works under an AS2124 contract highly desirable

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.

Position Reference Number: 158135

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