Aviation Infrastructure Project Leader

Turner & Townsend; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Australia is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end aviation infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance and minimal disruption to airport operations.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget and quality; develop business cases; oversee procurement and contract administration; and engage stakeholders across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction and infrastructure projects, preferably within the aviation sector.
• Sound knowledge of Australian building regulations, relevant standards, and aviation industry requirements.
• Proven capability in contract administration, contractor management, procurement and commercial management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative project environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects through full lifecycle, meeting scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Define project scope, prepare business cases, and support funding and approval processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage requirements, approvals and operational constraints.
• Lead consultant and contractor procurement, contract administration, change management, and commercial oversight.
• Oversee site activities, manage project risks, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards throughout delivery.

Skills

Construction project delivery

Aviation sector experience

Australian building regulations

Contract administration

Contractor management

Procurement & commercial management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

ASIC eligibility

Autonomy & collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Australia is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end aviation infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance and minimal disruption to airport operations.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget and quality; develop business cases; oversee procurement and contract administration; and engage stakeholders across internal teams and external partners.