Project Manager

Eptec; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Participation in significant Defence projects

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Job summary

A leading corrosion protection firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Defence Solutions team in Osborne, South Australia. This role involves overseeing high-value projects within Australia's naval defence sector, with responsibilities for managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will possess proven project management experience and have a background in Defence, Infrastructure, or Asset Remediation. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects while advancing your career in a diverse, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, ideally within Defence or Infrastructure.
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
• Sound business and commercial acumen – including contract and financial management.
• Technical knowledge of surface prep, coatings, hazardous substances, QA/QC, and ITPs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects.
• Manage budgets and project financials.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and labour providers.

Skills

Project management experience

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Business acumen

Technical knowledge of surface prep

Proficiency in MS Office

MS Office

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

The Eptec Group is Australasia’s leading corrosion mitigation and protection company specialising in all aspects of corrosion prevention. Our Total Asset Protection solutions and services include Corrosion management; Blasting, painting and remediation of concrete and steel structures; Lining and waterproofing; Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Structural Strengthening; Cathodic Protection (CP); and Pipeline Electrical Hazard Assessments.

Eptec delivers across a diverse range of industry sectors, including naval, defence, marine, transport and infrastructure. Recent projects of the Eptec Group include Warragamba Dam Pipeline, Brisbane X-River Rail, Sydney Metro Trains, Old Murray Bridge, Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD’s), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV’s) and the previous four Collins Class Submarine Full Cycle Dockings (FCD’s) in SA.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Defence Solutions team in Osborne, South Australia (ASC North). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects critical to Australia’s naval defence capability.

You’ll be responsible for end to end delivery of high-value, high profile projects, balancing safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.

Due to security clearance requirements, only Australian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross‑functional teams with a strong focus on people leadership and team engagement.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects.
• Manage budgets, project financials, and contract obligations.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and labour providers.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven project management experience, ideally within Defence, Infrastructure, or Asset Remediation.
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
• Sound business and commercial acumen – including contract and financial management.
• Technical knowledge of surface prep, coatings, hazardous substances, QA/QC, and ITPs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Preferred qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.

Why Join Eptec?

• Be part of nationally significant Defence projects.
• Ongoing career development and training pathways.
• Inclusive, diverse, and values-driven organisation.

Ready to Apply?

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To learn more about us, visit www.eptec.com.au

The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment process including medical assessment and security clearance.

Eptec does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes received.