Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Infrastructure

KBR; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

20 Days of annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leases

Professional membership fees

Life/Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Paid parental leave

Personal career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions in Australia is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support tender and bid responses and help deliver capital works, facilities and infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence. You will join multidisciplinary teams to coordinate proposal inputs, documentation and reporting.

The role covers bids, design, procurement, contract administration and project delivery, with opportunities to work with design services groups and to gain

Qualifications

• Experience supporting tender and bid responses for Commonwealth Government projects, including Defence
• Experience in project coordination, contract administration or program support
• Exposure to government approvals processes, office fitouts, construction projects, subcontractor management and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to operate within structured project/program management frameworks
• Engineering degree, project management or related experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support tender, capture and bid responses, coordinating inputs, methodology content, programs and submission documentation
• Plan and coordinate project, contract administration and program support activities per governance requirements
• Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary teams, design services specialists, subcontractors and JV partners
• Prepare and manage bid, project and contract documentation, including reports and procurement records
• Support project delivery through document control, risk tracking and approvals
• Assist with procurement activities and client approvals
• Maintain client communication and stakeholder engagement to ensure satisfaction
• Contribute to proposal development, including resourcing, schedules and cost inputs

Skills

Tender & bid coordination

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Procurement coordination

Contract administration

Risk & issue tracking

Government approvals processes

Education

Engineering degree

Project management/business qualification

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Infrastructure

Title: Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Infrastructure

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Project Manager to support tender and bid responses, then help deliver capital works, facilities and infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, and other major clients. This role offers the opportunity to build your experience across bids, design, procurement, contract administration and project delivery.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate proposal inputs and documentation, support project reporting and stakeholder engagement, and contribute across a range of facilities and infrastructure engagements. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside KBR’s design services consultancy teams and develop broad experience across both business development and project delivery.

You will work on small to medium projects (typically up to ~$20M), office fitouts, construction packages and components of larger programs. In this role, you will:

• Support tender, capture and bid responses, coordinating inputs, methodology content, programs and submission documentation
• Plan and coordinate project, contract administration and program support activities in line with internal policies and governance requirements
• Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary internal teams, design services specialists, subcontractors, subconsultants and joint venture partners
• Prepare and manage bid, project and contract documentation, including reports, registers, minutes, procurement and approval records
• Support project delivery through technical coordination, document control, risk and issue tracking, and approval processes
• Assist with procurement activities, subcontractor and supplier coordination, and government and client approval processes
• Support day‑to‑day client communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting to maintain high levels of client satisfaction
• Contribute to proposal development, including resourcing, schedules, cost inputs, reviews and internal approvals
• Build strong working relationships across teams and clients, contributing to positive team culture, continuous improvement and future opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting tender and bid responses and working on capital works, facilities or infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, or other major clients
• Experience in project management, project coordination, contract administration or program support
• Experience or exposure in government approvals processes, office fitouts, construction projects, subcontractor management and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to work within structured project management or program management frameworks
• Engineering degree, project management/business qualification, or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience working on Commonwealth Government projects, including Defence, or under major client contracts
• Understanding of government and client approvals processes
• Experience in office fitouts, construction packages, subcontractor management, procurement or contract administration
• Familiarity with Australian Standards, NCC/BCA and client-specific standards
• Progress toward, or ability to obtain, NV1 security clearance

Who are we?

KBR’s Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence.

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset thatdrivesinnovation within our business,for our customersand stakeholders.Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Find out more about us: https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/

At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
• 20 Days of annual leave per year
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.