Senior Project Manager

Mott MacDonald; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work atmosphere

Discretionary bonuses

Life and income protection

Extra annual leave

Employee resource groups

Ownership pathway

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Australia is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead infrastructure, transport, aviation, and capital works projects in Victoria. You will drive delivery through planning, design, procurement, delivery, and close-out, managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

You will develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• 4–7 years' experience delivering infrastructure, transport, aviation, facilities, or capital works projects.
• Established networks across airports, transport authorities, government departments, or related sectors.
• Proven project management experience in complex operational and stakeholder environments.
• Strong contract administration and procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure, transport, aviation, and capital works projects across planning through close-out.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, government stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Administer contracts, variations, claims, and procurement activities.
• Support governance, risk management, and effective decision-making processes.
• Contribute to business development and identify opportunities through networks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Governance

Risk management

Project management

Contract administration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Job description

Project programme and commercial management

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you\'ll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Managers who have a proven track record delivering infrastructure, asset, facilities, transport, aviation, or capital works projects within complex stakeholder environments.This opportunity is ideal for professionals who bring strong project delivery and contract administration capability, with experience working alongside clients such as Melbourne Airport, major transport operators, state government departments, and statutory authorities. We are particularly interested in those with established relationships and networks across airports, transport authorities and private operators, and other government agencies.You will play a key role in developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and leading the successful delivery of projects while contributing to the continued growth of our business across Victoria.

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure, transport, aviation, and capital works projects through planning, design, procurement, delivery, and close-out phases.
• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Provide project management and contract administration services across the full project lifecycle.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time, progress claims, and commercial correspondence.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement, governance, and decision-making processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while driving successful outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, reporting, financials, and commercial outcomes.
• Support technical reviews, quality assurance, procurement, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and identify new project opportunities through existing industry networks.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• 4–7 years\' experience delivering infrastructure, transport, aviation, facilities, or capital works projects.
• Established networks and stakeholder relationships across airports, transport agencies, government departments, local councils, utilities, or related sectors.
• Proven project management experience delivering projects in complex operational and stakeholder environments.
• Strong contract administration experience, including management of variations, claims, contractual correspondence, procurement, and commercial risk.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial, contractual, governance, and risk management capability.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth and project opportunities.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life\'s special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day 1

You\u2019ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1