Senior Project Manager

3D Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $200K + Super

Job summary

3D Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager in Melbourne. You will take ownership of complex projects across defence, infrastructure and industrial sectors, guiding delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

The role offers senior leadership within an established contractor, exposure to major defence and infrastructure programs, and a collaborative team environment with strong technical and operational

Qualifications

• Senior Project Manager experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Defence project experience is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to manage project teams across planning, procurement and delivery.
• Strong commercial understanding of budgets, contracts and variations.
• Leadership capability to drive outcomes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Take senior-level ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Lead project teams across complex construction, remediation and infrastructure environments.
• Manage programme, procurement, cost control and commercial performance.
• Coordinate Site Managers, Contract Administrators, engineers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, variations and emerging issues.
• Maintain oversight of quality, safety, financial performance and construction progress.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams throughout delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and capability of the Melbourne project team.

Skills

Senior Project Manager experience

Delivery of complex projects

Defence project experience

Team leadership

Commercial understanding

Job description

• Complex projects across defence, infrastructure and industrial sectors
• An established contractor with a strong national presence
• Up to $200K + Super | Diverse Project Portfolio

3D Recruitment has been partnered with a leading Australian contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to their Melbourne team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects within a technically driven business, working across major infrastructure, defence, industrial and remediation environments.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established, solutions-driven Australian contractor specialising in the protection, remediation and long-term preservation of steel and concrete assets. With a strong focus on technical excellence, innovation and self-performed delivery, the business provides tailored solutions across complex infrastructure and asset environments. Their broader group capability also spans engineering, electrical, mechanical, fuel infrastructure, façade delivery, asset management and specialist technical services.

The business has a strong presence across sectors including defence, infrastructure, mining, industrial, energy and commercial, supported by specialist technical teams and established delivery capabilities.

WHAT YOU GET

• Salary up to $200,000 + Super
• Senior leadership opportunity within an established Australian contractor.
• Genuine ownership of complex and technically challenging projects.
• Exposure to major defence, infrastructure and industrial environments.
• Collaborative team supported by strong technical and operational capabilities.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse and growing project portfolio..

PROJECTS

• Defence infrastructure and facilities
• Infrastructure remediation and asset protection
• Industrial and mining projects
• Major maintenance and asset life-extension works

THE ROLE

• Take senior-level ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Lead project teams across complex construction, remediation and infrastructure environments.
• Manage programme, procurement, cost control and commercial performance.
• Coordinate Site Managers, Contract Administrators, engineers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, variations and emerging issues.
• Maintain oversight of quality, safety, financial performance and construction progress.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams throughout delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and capability of the Melbourne project team.

YOU

• Senior Project Manager experience within the construction, infrastructure or specialist contracting sector.
• Strong experience delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders and technical requirements.
• Strong Defence project experience will be highly regarded and is particularly well suited to this opportunity.
• Proven ability to manage project teams across planning, procurement and delivery.
• Strong commercial understanding across budgets, contracts, variations and project controls.
• Excellent knowledge of construction programmes, risk management, quality and delivery processes.
• A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to drive project outcomes in complex environments.