Infrastructure Project Manager

Pacific National; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Leave purchase program

EAP program

Job summary

Pacific National in Newcastle seeks an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead delivery of infrastructure projects across Australia’s rail network. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting and safety compliance while coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.

The role requires 2–10 years’ PM experience, Australian qualifications (PM/CPPm/PMP) and a degree in engineering or construction management. Travel across PN network is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant Australian project management qualifications, such as CPPM or PMP.
• A degree in engineering, project management or construction management, or relevant rail/construction trade qualifications.
• Two to ten years of infrastructure or construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, negotiating contracts and controlling costs.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation, rail safety, risk management and Australian Standards.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills; manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Maximo and PM methodologies.
• Current driver’s licence, SARC accreditation and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedules, budgets, tenders, resources and milestones.
• Oversee multiple projects and work packages, monitor baselines and address risks or delays to keep delivery on track.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams across civil works, pavements, buildings, electrical systems and facilities.
• Maintain on-site presence at planning and delivery milestones to monitor progress and quality.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, expenditures and contract performance; identify variances and take corrective actions.
• Identify and manage project risks with mitigation strategies and clear recommendations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, regulators and communities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Australian Standards and safety/quality processes.
• Monitor contractor performance and address non-conformances to improve delivery.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to integrate into ongoing operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Safety standards

Planning

Education

Engineering degree

Project management degree

Construction management degree

Rail/construction trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Maximo

Job description

• Lead projects that support Australia’s essential freight network
• Drive safe delivery, strong commercial outcomes and lasting infrastructure improvements
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An opportunity has presented itself for an Infrastructure Project Manager to join our team in Newcastle, leading the delivery of infrastructure projects across our national network.

What You’ll Do

You’ll manage infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Reporting to the Project Lead, you will:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedules, budgets, tenders, resources and delivery milestones.
• Oversee multiple projects and work packages concurrently, monitoring progress against project baselines and addressing risks or delays to keep delivery on track.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams across a range of infrastructure projects, including civil works, pavements, buildings, electrical systems and facilities.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence at key planning and delivery milestones to monitor progress, resolve issues, manage defects and ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, expenditure approvals and contract performance, identifying cost variances and implementing corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies and escalating critical issues with clear recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, regulatory bodies and community representatives through clear communication and proactive engagement.
• Ensure project activities comply with relevant legislation, Australian Standards, safety requirements and quality management processes.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, address non-conformances and identify opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operational teams to support successful project completion and integration into ongoing operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant Australian project management qualifications, such as CPPM or PMP.
• A degree in engineering, project management or construction management, or relevant trade qualifications in rail or construction, which would be highly regarded.
• Two to ten years of infrastructure or construction project management experience, ideally with an asset delivery service provider or in a client-facing role.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, negotiating contracts, controlling costs and delivering commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, rail safety requirements, risk management and relevant Australian Standards.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with contractors, customers, government agencies and internal teams.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, asset management systems such as Maximo, and project management methodologies.
• A current driver’s licence, Safety Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) accreditation and General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Applicants must be willing and able to undertake regular interstate travel across Pacific National's operational network, including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. Travel is an essential requirement of the role to support project delivery and may involve extended periods away from the employee's usual place of work or residence.

At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Annual performance-based bonus linked to business and individual performance
• Hybrid working arrangements, including work-from-home flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.