Senior Project Manager

Martian Logic Pty; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Austek Roads (ACT) seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of asphalt and civil infrastructure projects in the ACT region, including Hume. You will lead strategic planning, financial oversight, client relationships and project teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery.

The role combines office management with active site supervision, requiring leadership across safety, quality and procurement and interaction with government bodies and developers to manage variations and

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple concurrent asphalt projects
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring resources are optimised
• Oversee the coordination of night shift operations and weekend works as required by client demand
• Manage sub-contractor engagement and performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Full P&L responsibility for assigned projects
• Prepare and track progress claims, variations, and monthly financial reporting
• Identify opportunities for cost-saving through innovative paving methods or supply chain optimisation
• Manage procurement of raw materials in line with project budgets
• Ensure all works comply with Australian Standards, specifications, and local ACT government requirements
• Oversee the development of Quality Management Plans (QMP) and ensure accurate asphalt testing and logging
• Manage the close-out of projects
• Promote a "Safety First" culture, ensuring all site personnel adhere to WH&S policies
• Conduct regular site safety audits and lead incident investigations when required
• Act as the primary point of contact for government bodies, private developers, and community stakeholders
• Negotiate contract terms and manage dispute resolution professionally
• Attend site meetings and provide technical advice to clients regarding asphalt mix selection and pavement longevity
• The role is a mix of office-based management and active site supervision
• Flexible availability is required to support night shift start-ups and weekend "possession" works
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and construction site environments

Job description

Austek Roads (ACT) are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team based in Hume, ACT.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-value asphalt and civil infrastructure projects within the ACT and surrounding regions. This role involves strategic planning, financial oversight, client relationship management, and the leadership of project teams to ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and to technical specifications (Transport for NSW / Major Projects Canberra).

Project Delivery & Operations

• Lead the execution of multiple concurrent asphalt projects
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring resources are optimised.
• Oversee the coordination of night shift operations and weekend works as required by client demand.
• Manage sub-contractor engagement and performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Full P&L responsibility for assigned projects
• Prepare and track progress claims, variations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for cost-saving through innovative paving methods or supply chain optimisation.
• Manage procurement of raw materials in line with project budgets.

Quality & Technical Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with Australian Standards, specifications, and local ACT government requirements.
• Oversee the development of Quality Management Plans (QMP) and ensure accurate asphalt testing and logging.
• Manage the close-out of projects

Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Promote a \"Safety First\" culture, ensuring all site personnel adhere to WH&S policies.
• Conduct regular site safety audits and lead incident investigations when required.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for government bodies, private developers, and community stakeholders.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage dispute resolution professionally.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical advice to clients regarding asphalt mix selection and pavement longevity.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The role is a mix of office-based management and active site supervision.
• Flexible availability is required to support night shift start-ups and weekend \"possession\" works.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and construction site environments.

Senior Project Manager

Construction Project Management

Hume Australian Capital Territory Australia