Project Manager - Alice Springs

RPS; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements

Paid professional membership reimbursement

Parental and Partner Leave

$250 Active Lifestyle Allowance per annum

Monthly Phone Allowance

Job summary

RPS is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join their Alice Springs team in a full-time, permanent role. You will be managing diverse Building, Property, and Infrastructure projects, working closely with government and private clients.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in construction, with qualifications in project management. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various professional benefits, including parental leave and training programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated recent construction project experience.
• Professional qualifications in project management or similar.
• Good understanding of managing construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with government and private sector clients on projects.
• Coordinate and manage project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Construction project experience

Contract management

Client and stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Professional qualifications in project management or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Why Alice Springs?

Looking for a meaningful career move and a life less ordinary? Alice Springs offers a unique lifestyle in one of Australia\'s most iconic and vibrant regions. With a stunning desert landscape, a strong sense of community, and adventure right on your doorstep, this is more than just a job—it\'s a lifestyle upgrade.

Whether you\'re chasing wide-open spaces, starry skies, or a slower pace with real work-life balance, you\'ll find it here.

RPS is looking for a motivated and experienced client-side Project Manager to join our Alice Springs team in a full-time, permanent role. Working across a diverse range of Building, Property and Infrastructure projects, you will partner with government and private sector clients to deliver successful project outcomes.

You will enjoy working with RPS if you are committed to a role in project management which offers you scope, autonomy, challenge, collaboration, stakeholder engagement and a place at the front line on major projects. We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised, and success is celebrated.

What You\'ll Need To Succeed

• 5+ years of demonstrated recent construction project experience with underground infrastructure project experience desirable.
• Professional qualifications in project management, architectural, engineering, construction management or similar.
• A good understanding and proven experience in managing construction contracts and contract administration, with managing contractor contract experience is highly desirable.
• Good client and stakeholder management, as well as leadership skills.
• Well-developed spoken and reporting/ writing skills with strong competence in computer software including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with Microsoft Project desirable.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Completed construction site health and safety course.
• AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
• Australian citizenship and holding or successfully obtaining and retaining a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.

What\'s on offer

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
• Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
• Paid We are a proudly accredited a Committed Veteran\'s Employment Supporter
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
• Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more

About Us

RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a global consulting firm with 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in 120+ countries. Our mission is to provide smart, sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In the Australia Asia Pacific region, RPS has over 500 professionals delivering high-value client-side consulting across Defence, infrastructure, environmental services, and urban planning. As part of the global Tetra Tech network, we offer exceptional opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.

RPS NT has been established for over 14 years and we have a team of trusted and experienced project management professionals working on projects across the Northern Territory.

Ready for a Change?

If you\'re looking for a fresh start, professional growth, and a rewarding career, then Alice Springs is the right place and we want to hear from you.

We are a proudly Committed Veteran\'s Employment Supporter.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.