Senior Project Manager

Duratec; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telstra discount

Novated lease options

Community service leave

Referral rewards

Relocation opportunity

Annual leave purchase

Superannuation support

Training and study assistance

Job summary

Duratec invites a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction and remediation projects in the Northern Territory. This local Darwin role (not FIFO) offers a senior leadership opportunity within a growing division of an ASX-listed company.

You will drive project delivery safely and efficiently, manage interfaces, and continue improvement across delivery processes while mentoring high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex construction and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes, systems, and methodologies.
• Manage multiple project interfaces while balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities.
• Lead high-performing site and project teams in brownfield and greenfield environments.
• Support client satisfaction, business growth, and long-term financial performance.
• Engage with subcontractors, consultants, and senior leadership to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Identify risks early, drive performance improvements, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Job description

• Local Darwin role, (Not suitable for FIFO applicants)
• Senior Management opportunity in a growing division
• Lead complex Construction projects

Step into the Duratec team and collaborate with high-performing operational specialists on major construction and remediation projects in the Northern Territory. You will play a key role in ensuring project delivery is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Drawing on your expertise in remediation, and construction project delivery, this opportunity is ideal for a technically capable manager seeking to broaden their impact within a large, ASX-listed organisation.

The Benefits

• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, including Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options, through Flare and Paywise
• A day paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed

• Relocation opportunity for the right candidate
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
• Training and study assistance, for career development and professional qualifications

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Paid parental leave
• Dynamic working, where are people are empowered to have more control over their working hours and locations, in line with the needs of the individual, team, project and client

THE ROLE

• Deliver complex construction and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes, systems, and methodologies.
• Manage multiple project interfaces while balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities.
• Lead high-performing site and project teams in brownfield and greenfield environments.
• Support client satisfaction, business growth, and long-term financial performance.
• Engage with subcontractors, consultants, and senior leadership to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Identify risks early, drive performance improvements, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• Adaptable to fast pace change and willing to work within a strong team alongside multiple engineers, Supervisors and Superintendents
• 5+ years experience as Project Manager or Snr Project Manager working in complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong attention to detail supported by a solid technical foundation
• Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex construction projects
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting and contract management
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software

About Us

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.