Project Manager - Defence

DDR Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A variety of benefits, including accès

Novated lease options

Paid Parental Leave

Paid community service leave, to give 

Recognition and rewards, for employee…

Option to purchase up to twoadditional

Superannuation support, through Cbus

Salary sacrifice, to superannuation

Job summary

DDR Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex defence infrastructure projects from tender through delivery. Based in Balcatta with adhoc travel, you will coordinate clients, estimators and operations to meet safety, quality and commercial targets.

You will manage budgets, schedules and subcontractors, administer contracts, monitor performance and drive delivery within time and budget, while ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar role within the building and construction industry.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through to completion.
• Knowledge of project management, quality and HSEQ systems and processes.
• Eligible for Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-contract and tender stages through to successful delivery and close-out.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and subcontractors to achieve safety, quality and commercial objectives.
• Administer contracts, variations and progress claims while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor project performance, risks and opportunities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with company systems, contractual obligations and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support tender submissions and estimates by providing practical delivery expertise and innovative project solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Contract administration

Cost control

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

• Balcatta office with adhoc travel
• Defence Infrastructure project
• Ongoing estate works projets

This role is involved across the full project lifecycle, from supporting tender and pre-contract activities through to the successful delivery and close-out of complex projects.

Work closely with clients, estimators and operational teams to secure work, then lead execution to achieve safety, quality, schedule and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-contract and tender stages through to successful delivery and close-out.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and subcontractors to achieve safety, quality and commercial objectives.
• Administer contracts, variations and progress claims while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor project performance, risks and opportunities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with company systems, contractual obligations and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support tender submissions and estimates by providing practical delivery expertise and innovative project solutions.

What we are looking for

• 5 years' experience in a similar role within the building and construction industry.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through to completion.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Sound commercial, contract administration and project cost control capability.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of project management, quality and HSEQ systems and processes.
• Advanced planning and coordination skills

Qualification and requirements

• Eligible for Defence clearance
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (or similar) OR Trade Qualification.

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

THE BENEFITS

• A variety of benefits, including access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, CommBank and Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed:

• Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

ABOUT DDR

DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide.We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.

We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn for more information.