Senior Infrastructure Transformation Lead

Mura Connect Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Mace Australia invites a skilled Project Manager to lead medium-sized projects, guiding delivery from inception to construction while upholding safety, quality and schedule. You will coordinate design teams, procurement, and on-site activities to meet milestones and client expectations.

You will manage budgets, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and promote an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with Mace values and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Proven successful experience in project management, managing medium sized projects.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
• Developed budgetary oversight expertise.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety first and support wellbeing of staff.
• Manage delivery from inception through planning, procurement and construction milestones.
• Lead project budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Direct design and consultant teams to meet KPIs.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Education

MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or local equivalent

Tertiary qualifications in project management or construction related discipline

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

You'll be responsible for:

• You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviors, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.
• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will direct and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven successful experience in project management, managing medium sized projects.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
• Developed budgetary oversight expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes (where appropriate).
• Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Developed bidding skills.
• Substantial previous experience in a project management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
• Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or local equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the project management sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/market regulations relevant to project/portfolio.
• Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.
• Seeking opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Seeking out opportunities for service differentiation and implements
• Managing relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues within construction and design activities.
• Developed commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and project workbooks (where appropriate, and developing commercial skills where not).
• Demonstrates Mace values and behaviors.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.