Project Manager - Defence (PERTH)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Defence Reservist Leave

Parental and Partner Leave

Relocation packages available

Job summary

RPS seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead client-side management of major construction initiatives in Australia. The role involves coordinating contracts, design management and stakeholder engagement.

Based in Perth with regular site meetings and short travel, relocation packages are available. Strong leadership and Defence sector experience are prized, along with baseline clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance.
• 5+ years project management experience in construction.
• Recent construction project experience with client-side, contractor or designer.
• Defence sector experience.
• Willing to travel for site meetings and activities.
• Strong contract administration and design management experience.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
• AIPM CPPM certification or equivalent viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side PM on large-scale construction projects.
• Manage construction contracts and design management.
• Coordinate with defence sector clients and stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor junior staff.
• Travel to Garden Island/site meetings as required.

Skills

5+ years project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Leadership

Proven construction project experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Tertiary qualification in PM/architect/engineering/construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

RPS is part of the Tetra Tech Group, a global professional services firm that defines, designs, and manages projects while solving problems that matter to a complex, urbanising, and resource-scarce world. RPS has a great culture that is family friendly, fun and vibrant; and we work flexibly.

RPS has an established client-side project management consulting business in Australia Asia Pacific, with over 400 project management staff. The RPS Project Management team in Perth currently consists of over 70 team members and is continuing to grow. We have a strong workbook for 2026 and beyond, with key long term projects we are delivering.

RPS is currently undertaking some exciting large scale infrastructure and commercial construction projects with our Defence, University and State Government clients. To support this, RPS is seeking qualified Project Managers with building and property experience to join our Perth team. Relocation packages available!

While the role is office-based, regular short distance travel for client meetings and site-based activities is required.

About you

You will hold a tertiary qualification in project management, architecture, engineering, construction management or similar; and have:

• Australian citizenship and holding or successfully able to obtain and retain a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance. (AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP IS A MINIMUM REQUIRENT FOR THIS ROLE)
• 5+ years project management experience
• Demonstrated recent construction project experience with either client-side, contractor or designer.
• Defence sector experience
• A desire to work on major complex projects, be a team player, work within a large team, and provide guidance to more junior staff.
• A strong understanding and proven experience in managing construction contracts, contract administration and design management experience.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management, communications and leadership skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Project and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager certification or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
• Flexible to travel when required to site based meetings and activities for our clients on Garden Island.

What's on offer

RPS is a market-leading project management team that specialises in the delivery of large complex projects. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry. This is a chance to take your career to the next step into a major project, while being supported and mentored by a caring team. We are a growing team with opportunities for future growth, strong career development and collaborative culture. You will also benefit from:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a. plus many more health and well being initiatives
• Additional leave options, such as additional day anniversary leave, purchase leave, and public holiday swaps.
• Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognitionand more++

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 inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.