Senior Project Manager

Fyfe; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking an experienced Project Delivery leader in Adelaide to drive major, complex projects from initiation through to completion. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, influence governance and ensure strong commercial performance across scope, programme and cost.

The role offers a senior, hands-on platform with responsibility for client engagement, governance and the growth of Fyfe's project delivery capability.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree in engineering, project management or construction management.
• 10–15 years’ experience delivering complex projects in consulting, engineering or construction.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage senior client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, commercial performance and delivery of major projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and guide critical decisions.
• Strengthen governance frameworks and project controls for clarity and momentum.
• Coach project professionals and develop capability across Fyfe.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Forecasting

Cost management

Change management

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Job description

Adelaide | Project Delivery | Complex Multidisciplinary Projects

• Lead the delivery of complex, high-value projects that shape client outcomes
• Influence project performance across commercial, delivery and governance priorities
• Build capability across project teams through leadership, coaching and practical support

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of the planning, commercial performance and delivery of major projects while working closely with clients, technical specialists and project teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.

This is a hands on, senior project delivery role with genuine influence. You'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, guide critical decisions, strengthen project governance and help drive consistent delivery performance across a portfolio of complex work.

This is more than delivering the projects in front of you. You'll help develop capability across the business by coaching project professionals, improving ways of working and contributing to the continued growth and maturity of Fyfe's project delivery capability.

The Impact You'll Have

• Lead complex projects from initiation through to completion, delivering strong outcomes across scope, programme, budget, quality and client satisfaction.
• Shape delivery strategies, governance frameworks and project controls that provide clarity, accountability and momentum.
• Strengthen commercial performance through effective forecasting, cost control, invoicing, variations, claims and cash flow management.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and delivery partners while providing clear leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and secure new opportunities through proposal development, client engagement and relationship growth.
• Improve project delivery capability by coaching team members, sharing lessons learned and strengthening consistent ways of working.

What You'll Bring

You'll bring substantial project delivery experience, strong commercial judgement and the ability to lead people and projects through complexity.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, construction management or a related discipline.
• Typically 10 to 15 years' relevant experience delivering complex projects within consulting, engineering or construction environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing senior client and stakeholder relationships.
• Advanced capability across scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, procurement, contracts, change and stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including forecasting, margin management, invoicing, variations, claims and debt recovery.
• The ability to interpret complex information, exercise sound judgement and make timely decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the credibility to influence clients, project teams and internal stakeholders.

It would be great if you also have a formal project management qualification or professional accreditation.

Why Fyfe?

Fyfe is an Australian multidisciplinary consultancy with more than 700 people across engineering, environment, planning and surveying.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Put your stamp on complex and strategically important projects.
• Work directly with clients, senior leaders and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Influence project governance, commercial performance and delivery outcomes.
• Develop emerging project professionals through mentoring, coaching and leadership.
• Help shape the systems, controls and practices that support the next stage of Fyfe's project delivery capability.

Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full Australian working rights will be considered.

Agency applications will not be accepted.