Roads & Highways Project Manager – Flexible, Global Impact

SMEC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a Project Manager to lead major Roads & Highways infrastructure projects in Canberra. You will drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget adherence while partnering with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires substantial experience in consulting or client-side delivery, with a strong PM skillset and governance. Collaboration across planning, design and delivery is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Strong background in project management, including programme management, cost control, risk management and project governance.
• Experience managing clients and stakeholders across complex, multidisciplinary project environments.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage project financials, forecasting and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills.
• Experience working with government, transport or road authorities will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Roads & Highways projects or key project packages.
• Oversee programme, cost, risk and quality across project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across planning, design and delivery phases.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and government agencies.
• Support commercial management including variations, forecasting and reporting.
• Contribute to bids, tenders and project growth opportunities.
• Support the successful delivery of transport infrastructure projects across road upgrades, intersections, highways and related infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

SMEC is seeking a Project Manager to lead major Roads & Highways infrastructure projects in Canberra. You will drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget adherence while partnering with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires substantial experience in consulting or client-side delivery, with a strong PM skillset and governance. Collaboration across planning, design and delivery is essential for project success.