Senior Defence Infrastructure Program Lead

Aurecon; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Manager in Adelaide to lead delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works across Defence and government sectors. You will work with clients, project teams and delivery partners through planning, design, procurement and delivery phases, potentially covering PMCA and contract administration responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have proven capability to lead major workstreams, manage scope, schedule and cost, and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Ability to lead projects and major workstreams with stakeholder and reporting focus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project controls: scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, governance.
• Sound commercial judgement and ability to identify delivery risks and opportunities.
• Collaborative leadership style and mentoring of junior team members.
• Australian citizenship with eligibility for AGSVA clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure and capital works projects or major project workstreams across planning, design, procurement, construction and handover phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, governance and reporting to support successful client outcomes.
• Act as a key interface between clients, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders, building strong working relationships and helping to resolve issues proactively.
• Provide project management, and/or contract administration support depending on project requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of project management plans, procurement strategies, risk registers, design management processes and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor project performance and provide clear advice on project status, risks, opportunities and delivery challenges.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums to drive alignment, decisions and action.
• Contribute to the commercial management of projects, including forecasting, budget management, variations, claims, change management and general contract administration activities where required.
• Lead, coach and support junior team members, helping to build capability and maintain a strong delivery culture.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management and the identification of follow-on opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Client-side advisory

Delivery leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management / construction management / engineering

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Manager in Adelaide to lead delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works across Defence and government sectors. You will work with clients, project teams and delivery partners through planning, design, procurement and delivery phases, potentially covering PMCA and contract administration responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have proven capability to lead major workstreams, manage scope, schedule and cost, and mentor junior team members