Infrastructure Project Director - Ports & Design

Arcadis; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Australia is seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead a major infrastructure initiative on the West Coast of Australia. You will direct a large, multidisciplinary team, manage client relationships and drive delivery across design, engineering and procurement to achieve project outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex programs and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Approximately 20+ years industry experience.
• Industry leader in leading multidisciplinary design teams for infrastructure projects within a design and engineering consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Well-developed technical and commercial skills, with a sound knowledge of the industry and a demonstrated ability in securing opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to build credible, collaborative but influential relationships both internally and externally.
• Previous demonstrated experience in managing large project teams.
• Experience in the successful delivery of ports projects will be an advantage but is not essential.
• Strong industry profile and networks

Responsibilities

• Provide peak leadership to a large multi-discipline technical team delivering design and engineering services for major civil infrastructure projects.
• Be the ultimate interface between the Project Team and the Client with senior client relationship management.
• Communicating with team members to ensure alignment with project strategy and client requirements.
• Developing and managing the Project Programme with stakeholder buy-in.
• Ensuring effective financial and project management controls for monitoring and forecasting.
• Continually enhancing productivity through improved processes and systems.
• Overseeing the commercial aspects including contracts, invoicing and client management.
• Managing resources and suppliers to ensure optimal project delivery.
• Ensuring health, safety and professional development across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

Client relations

Team management

Ports project exp

Education

Engineering degree with Chartered status

Job description

Arcadis in Australia is seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead a major infrastructure initiative on the West Coast of Australia. You will direct a large, multidisciplinary team, manage client relationships and drive delivery across design, engineering and procurement to achieve project outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex programs and stakeholders.