Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead client-facing projects across multiple programmes. You will manage budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder relationships to drive successful outcomes for the client.

The role requires a recognised degree in a technical field and 7+ years of project management experience, with advanced Microsoft skills and a proven ability to lead teams under pressure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management experience (consultancy or client side preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly in English with strong bid/writing abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects and programs as the key client interface
• Confident in managing complex and diverse stakeholder relationships
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing multiple project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Managing the project delivery process across multiple projects and programmes to meet client requirements
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Chairing project meetings with clients and consultants
• Analysing and defining future programme and portfolio strategies
• Engaging with marketing and business development initiatives
• Drive business outcomes alongside project outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Project Management / Architecture / Construction Management / Engineering / Cost Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112 offices worldwide.

As a Senior Project Manager with Turner & Townsend you must be capable to lead projects, have a commercial focus and balance working across multiple projects and industry sectors. The responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage projects and programs as the key client interface
• Confident in managing complex and diverse stakeholder relationships
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing multiple project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Managing the project delivery process across multiple projects and programmes to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Chairing project meetings with clients and consultants
• Analysing and defining future programme and portfolio strategies
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives
• Drive business outcomes alongside project outcomes

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field: Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management
• 7 + years Project Management experience (consultancy or client side preferred)
• Experience working across industry sectors
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft skills are essential
• Technical ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly a command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.