Project Manager

Perth Airport; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Dynamic and supportive team culture

Contemporary workplace with excellent/

Competitive remuneration and company

Job summary

Perth Airport is embarking on a major infrastructure program and is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning and delivery across civil, construction and commercial projects. You will ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with governance frameworks.

You will develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, manage risks, engage with internal stakeholders and external contractors, and report to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of project or construction management experience.
• Experience with major infrastructure construction methods and materials.
• Strong planning, scheduling, cost management and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing contracts and ensuring deliverables and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate multiple activities and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of project activities, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget adherence.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, deliverables and milestones.
• Coordinate scope definition, requirements gathering and stakeholder consultations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and governance groups.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies and changes with mitigation strategies.
• Manage resources, budgets and expenditure with accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare project documentation, reports and status updates on progress and performance.
• Support project closeout, transition and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Communication skills

Priority setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

We are on the lookout for experienced Project Manager’s to join our team and support the successful delivery of infrastructure, construction and commercial projects. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering project outcomes in line with agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and consultants, you will help drive successful project delivery while ensuring effective governance, stakeholder engagement and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

About the role

• Lead the planning and delivery of project activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and in line with agreed project objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, deliverables and milestones that align with Perth Airport’s project management framework and business priorities.
• Coordinate project scope definition, requirements gathering and stakeholder consultation to establish clear project outcomes and success measures.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and governance groups to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies and changes, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating matters where required.
• Manage project resources, budgets and expenditure, providing accurate forecasting, reporting and recommendations to support decision making.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations and status updates that clearly communicate progress, risks and project performance.
• Support project closeout, transition and continuous improvement activities, including lessons learned, audits and handover to operational teams.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, supported by more than five years of relevant project or construction management experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of construction systems, engineering applications and construction methods and materials relevant to major infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management capability across planning, scheduling, cost management, resource allocation and risk management.
• Experience managing contracts and commercial arrangements, including monitoring deliverables and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and tailor messages to different audiences.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise work, coordinate multiple activities and deliver outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills, with the ability to navigate complexity, balance stakeholder needs and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement and delivering high quality results in a fast paced environment.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture

• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities

• A modern approach to work and life balance

• Competitive remuneration and company benefits

• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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