Defence Infrastructure Delivery Lead (Canberra)

Mott MacDonald; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver Defence Estate projects under the EWP program. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and interface with Defence clients and delivery partners.

The role demands strong risk management, governance, and mentoring of staff, with occasional travel to project locations. Australian citizen with baseline security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years relevant experience leading project delivery in building services, infrastructure, refurbishment, civil or maritime, with Defence experience preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to project management or engineering disciplines desirable.
• Citizen of Australian and ability to achieve a current baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EWP projects on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards in a Defence environment.
• Foster collaboration across internal project teams and industry delivery partners.
• Proactively manage issues, drive decision making, and lead resolution pathways.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks for Defence clients.
• Manage and support technical and quality assurance activities relating to design and safety analysis of Defence infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship to staff seeking to develop their knowledge and experience in delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• The ability to undertake overnight travel to project locations as required.

Skills

Project management

Engineering disciplines

Security clearance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management or engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver Defence Estate projects under the EWP program. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and interface with Defence clients and delivery partners.

The role demands strong risk management, governance, and mentoring of staff, with occasional travel to project locations. Australian citizen with baseline security clearance is preferred.