Senior Project Manager

Ventia; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Discounted travel

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong transport construction experience to lead complex maintenance projects in the Transurban portfolio across two office locations with occasional WFH. You will shape delivery frameworks, drive performance, and mentor the project team, ensuring governance and safety standards are met.

You’ll oversee scoping, cost control and delivery with prime focus on value delivery and client satisfaction while advancing Ventia’s service offerings and revenue

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in road and tunnel rehabilitation, construction, maintenance or infrastructure management.
• Proven experience delivering complex construction, asset upgrade and maintenance projects in high‑tempo environments.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge including first-principles estimating, whole-of-life asset management, subcontractor management and project cost control.
• Experience delivering works under AS 2124 contracts, with understanding of contractual obligations, project controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, strategic and critical maintenance projects across the Transurban roads and tunnels network.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, service expansion and improved project delivery outcomes.
• Oversee project priorities, resource allocation, performance and delivery outcomes across the Project Delivery Team.
• Establish and continuously improve project frameworks, processes, systems, reporting and controls to ensure consistency, commercial performance, governance, assurance and contractual compliance.
• Support Project Leads in managing project performance, scope variations, cost recovery, delivery risks and escalations, providing technical and operational guidance as required.
• Lead team capability, coaching, mentoring and succession planning, fostering accountability, collaboration and a consistent one-team approach.
• Build strong client relationships, aligning delivery priorities with client expectations and broader business objectives.
• Champion effective workforce planning, resource utilisation and a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with Ventia SHEQ standards, policies and legislative requirements.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Excel

MS Project

Maximo

Power BI

Contractual knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Project management degree

White Card

Tools

Maximo

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Do you have strong project management experience within the roads, tunnels or broader construction industry?

We are introducing a new position for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Transurban portfolio. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of key and complex high tempo projects, while identifying and developing strategic opportunities across the project delivery and additional services portfolio.

Beyond project delivery, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the team's overall capability by establishing and embedding effective frameworks, processes and support mechanisms. Your focus will be on driving best practice outcomes, improving delivery consistency and performance, and identifying opportunities to enhance service offerings and support sustainable revenue growth.

Additional Requirement

Flexibility is required to undertake occasional night works to support operational requirements and project delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Variety and flexibility – Enjoy a varied working week across two office locations, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
• Invest in your growth – Access genuine career development opportunities through tailored training, coaching and ongoing professional development.
• Benefits that make a difference – Take advantage of a range of Ventia employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, discounted travel and much more.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, strategic and critical maintenance projects across the Transurban roads and tunnels network.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, service expansion and improved project delivery outcomes.
• Oversee project priorities, resource allocation, performance and delivery outcomes across the Project Delivery Team.
• Establish and continuously improve project frameworks, processes, systems, reporting and controls to ensure consistency, commercial performance, governance, assurance and contractual compliance.
• Support Project Leads in managing project performance, scope variations, cost recovery, delivery risks and escalations, providing technical and operational guidance as required.
• Lead team capability, coaching, mentoring and succession planning, fostering accountability, collaboration and a consistent one-team approach.
• Build strong client relationships, aligning delivery priorities with client expectations and broader business objectives.
• Champion effective workforce planning, resource utilisation and a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with Ventia SHEQ standards, policies and legislative requirements.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline. Relevant trade qualifications and industry experience will also be considered.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Extensive experience in road and tunnel rehabilitation, construction, maintenance or infrastructure management, with a strong understanding of civil and multidisciplinary works.
• Proven experience managing and delivering complex construction, asset upgrade and maintenance projects, particularly within high-tempo environments.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge, including first-principles estimating, whole-of-life asset management, subcontractor management and project cost control.
• Experience delivering works under AS 2124 contracts, with a sound understanding of contractual obligations, project controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety across large-scale infrastructure, construction and maintenance projects.
• Strong program management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Highly developed reporting and communication skills, including the ability to present project performance, risks and outcomes to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, working collaboratively to achieve contract and business objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with a focus on developing team capability, fostering accountability and promoting a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel and Microsoft Project (above intermediate level).
• Experience using Maximo or similar asset management systems will be highly regarded, with Maximo being the primary system used within the contract.
• Exposure to Power BI and data reporting tools will be advantageous.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 169509