Project Director

RSGx; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted insurances

Cheaper utility rates

Cashback offers

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RSGx is seeking an experienced Project Director with a background in rail or infrastructure to lead strategic, commercial and operational delivery across multi-scope programs valued at hundreds of millions.

You will oversee delivery performance, governance, client relationships and workforce planning, ensuring QHSE alignment and profitable outcomes for major infrastructure projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience on large-scale infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Experience managing portfolios around AUD 200M+ in value.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership — provide executive oversight across rail, stations, M&E, and metro works.
• Financial & Commercial Management — own portfolio financials, P&L, forecasting, cost control.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement — build relationships, lead reviews and governance.
• Operational Excellence — ensure delivery, compliance and high performance across scopes.
• People Leadership — coach teams, drive safety culture, workforce planning.
• QHSE Commitment — champion health, safety and environment; lead audits and improvements.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Acumen

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Operational Excellence

People Leadership

QHSE Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management

Job description

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?