Lead Rail Communications Project Manager

BAI Communications; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BAI Communications seeks an experienced Project Manager - Rail Communications to lead the delivery of telecommunications and critical communications systems across major rail infrastructure programs in Sydney. You will own the design and construction program from initial design through integration, testing, commissioning and handover, interfacing with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.

You bring proven experience managing complex rail, transport or critical infrastructure projects,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex rail/telecom projects in a major program environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling and controls experience, with Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of telecoms and radio systems including DAS, fibre and 5G.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design and construction teams while balancing program, commercial and technical outcomes.
• Experience with head contracts, subcontract delivery structures, variations and claims management.
• Strong risk management, project governance, reporting and QA frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across clients, contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of rail communications projects, on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 with critical path analysis.
• Coordinate design, construction, integration, testing and commissioning across phases.
• Lead project governance activities, including reporting, risk management and stakeholder communications.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, variations, cash flow and resource requirements.
• Drive change control processes and oversee resolution of issues, risks and deficiencies.
• Coordinate interfaces with head contractors, rail asset owners, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, rail safety requirements, quality processes and HSE standards.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Cost control

Leadership

Education

PMP

AIPM

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

BAI Communications seeks an experienced Project Manager - Rail Communications to lead the delivery of telecommunications and critical communications systems across major rail infrastructure programs in Sydney. You will own the design and construction program from initial design through integration, testing, commissioning and handover, interfacing with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.

You bring proven experience managing complex rail, transport or critical infrastructure projects,