Project Manager (Canberra)

Turner & Townsend; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced project manager to lead and manage complex client-facing programmes from our Canberra office. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, safeguard scope, schedule and budget, and drive delivery to meet client expectations.

The role requires a degree in a technical field, over 5 years of PM experience, strong English reporting skills, and proficiency with MS Office; Primavera experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience, ideally client-side or consulting.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Cost Management or related field.
• Strong command of English with report and bid writing skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a high-pressure environment.
• Advanced MS skills; Primavera experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface.
• Develop working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion.
• Manage the design process to meet client requirements and manage expectations.
• Review project plans, schedules, costs, and risk management; identify issues and resolutions.
• Chair project/site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, defence, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Chairing project/site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field: Construction Management or Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Cost Management or relatable trade experience
• 5+ years project management experience (ideally client side/consulting)
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft skills are essential and Primavera skills will be highly regarded
• Technical ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client
• Must be able to fit into a small team environment and bring a growth mindset.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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