ARFFS Project Manager - National (2-Year Contract)

Airservices Australia; Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a Project Manager to lead ARFFS station construction across Australia. You will drive concept through commissioning, coordinating contractors, consultants and airport stakeholders on critical infrastructure projects.

This newly created role offers a 2-year fixed-term contract with location options in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth and a chance to shape the future of aviation rescue fire fighting facilities within a national network.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex construction, infrastructure, facilities or building projects from design through to commissioning.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery methodologies, procurement processes, tender management and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage project governance, budgets, schedules, risks and contractor performance.
• Experience leading consultants, builders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across operational, technical and executive audiences.
• Experience working within regulated, operational or critical infrastructure environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of complex ARFFS infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.
• Lead governance, budgets, schedules and contractor performance across national sites.
• Coordinate with consultants, builders and airport stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, tendering, contracts and project close-out.
• Engage with operational teams and executive stakeholders to influence delivery.

Skills

Construction management

Budget & schedule control

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Leadership in projects

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Airservices Australia seeks a Project Manager to lead ARFFS station construction across Australia. You will drive concept through commissioning, coordinating contractors, consultants and airport stakeholders on critical infrastructure projects.

This newly created role offers a 2-year fixed-term contract with location options in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth and a chance to shape the future of aviation rescue fire fighting facilities within a national network.