Senior Project Manager
On-siteNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Oversee Defence infrastructure projects from inception to completion, coordinating design, procurement, and delivery across stakeholders while representing client interests. Lead multiple concurrent projects and work packages, administering contracts and managing commercial matters including budgets, forecasting, and cost control. Proactively manage risk, change, schedule, and quality outcomes using PMBOK principles and best practices. Provide clear reporting on project status and key risks, and support junior team members within a collaborative environment. Deliver infrastructure and capital projects across the full lifecycle, balancing priorities and deadlines with strong client relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant qualification, such as a Diploma in Project Management or a degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
- Be an Australian Citizen and eligible for security clearance (AGSVA requirements apply)
- hold a valid driver's licence
- Deliver infrastructure/capital projects across the full lifecycle (planning to close-out)
- Apply project management frameworks (e.g. PMBOK) in a practical, outcome-focused way
- Manage multiple projects/workstreams, balancing priorities and deadlines
- Establish project governance, reporting, and controls
- Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost control
- understand contracts and procurement
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Build strong client relationships and manage diverse stakeholders
- Communicate confidently and facilitate workshops and meetings
- Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues
- Maintain project controls, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
- Work proactively and collaboratively with strong organisation and attention to detail
- Understand engineering/construction processes and translate technical inputs into clear deliverables
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Defence or government project environments
- Experience working across the full project lifecycle
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