Project Director

RSGx; Australia; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted insurances

Utilities cashback

Short-term incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RSGx in Australia is seeking an experienced Project Director with a rail or infrastructure background to lead strategic, commercial and operational delivery across large EPC scopes valued at AUD 200M+.

You will steer executive governance, client engagement and QHSE alignment while mentoring PMs/CMs, drive financial performance, and build high-performing, safety-focused teams across rail, stations, M&E and metro projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience on large-scale infrastructure/EPC projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple scopes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight across project scopes; ensure integrated planning across rail, stations, M&E, and metro systems.
• Own portfolio financials; lead P&L, forecasting, cost control, claims and profitability initiatives.
• Build senior relationships; lead reviews and negotiations; represent RSGx in governance forums.

Skills

Senior leadership

Commercial negotiation

P&L leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Business/Management degree

Job description

06th November, 2026

Who we are

RSGx is a provider of innovative, multidisciplinary and integrated mechanical and electrical solutions in the transport infrastructure, oil and gas, resource and minerals, renewables, transmission and distribution and water industries in Australia, providing a suite of service solutions to our valued partners, throughout the project management lifecycle, through to maintenance, occupations and shutdowns.

Help shape the future with RSGx!

With continued growth, RSGx is seeking an experienced Project Director with a background in rail or infrastructure. This role will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership across multiple scopes of work, with a strong focus on electrical delivery. You’ll lead project‑specific activities on major infrastructure works, including oversight of delivery, commercial management, QHSE alignment, resourcing, client engagement, and ensuring successful execution of RSGx’s contracted scopes.

• Strategic Leadership – Provide executive oversight across all project scopes; ensure integrated planning such as rail, stations, M&E, and metro systems.
• Financial & Commercial Management – Own portfolio financials; lead P&L, forecasting, cost control, claims, and profitability initiatives.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Build senior relationships; lead reviews and negotiations; represent RSGx in governance forums; identify growth opportunities.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee project delivery through PMs/CMs; ensure compliance; drive consistency and high performance across all scopes.
• People Leadership – Coach and develop teams; foster a safety‑focused, high‑performance culture; support workforce planning and recruitment.
• QHSE Commitment – Champion health, safety, and environment; embed procedures; lead audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring extensive senior leadership experience on large-scale infrastructure or EPC projects ($200M+ portfolios), with proven expertise in managing multiple scopes and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also demonstrate high‑level communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels, including;

• Strong commercial and contractual negotiation experience.
• Ability to work within Tier 1 systems, governance frameworks and project controls.
• Demonstrated success in winning, negotiating and delivering major contracts.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L leadership.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Project or business management. Leadership qualifications highly desirable.
• Knowledge of enterprise agreements and IR frameworks relevant to large infrastructure projects.

Why Join Us?

• Join a powerhouse in the industry! RSGx, we are ranked the 49th fastest-growing company in Australia. As we grow, so do the opportunities.
• Enjoy an array of employee perks that cover discounted insurances, and cheaper rates across utilities, including cashback offers to name a few.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with RSGx, featuring attractive market rates and short‑term incentives tailored to this role
• Enjoy leading teams building community defining projects across the energy, and infrastructure.

Propel Your Career Forward

Ready to shape the future of major infrastructure?