Senior Project Manager - Fabrication

Altrad Services Apac; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager – Fabrication based in Kwinana to lead the end-to-end delivery of subsea fabrication projects. You will oversee planning, mobilisation, execution and completion, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance while coordinating with engineering, commercial teams and external contractors.

You will drive project performance, manage multidisciplinary teams, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in a demanding subsea environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex subsea fabrication/construction projects.
• Contract management on projects >$10m.
• Strong leadership and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of subsea fabrication projects.
• Coordinate project planning, mobilisation, execution, and completion.
• Manage teams, contractors and suppliers for quality, safety, schedule and cost.

Skills

Subsea fabrication

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About us

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the Role

Based at our Kwinana operations, Altrad is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Fabrication to lead the delivery of upcoming subsea fabrication projects.

This is a senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of complex fabrication scopes, from project planning and mobilisation through execution and completion. You will provide leadership across project teams, engineering, commercial performance, contractors and suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality and technical standards.

With a strong focus on subsea structures and spool fabrication, the role requires a Project Manager who can combine technical knowledge with strong commercial awareness and effective stakeholder management to drive project performance, manage risk and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

As Senior Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role overseeing all aspects of project delivery, including:

• Coordinate analysis and reporting of project performance, implementing strategies to improve outputs and meet project goals.
• Ensures contract compliance, allocate resources effectively, and maintain positive performance throughout the project lifecycle, in line with budget and timelines.
• Develops project strategies with internal stakeholders, aligning business initiatives with overall project objectives and company goals.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, and development of project personnel, ensuring a skilled and cohesive team.
• Manages external contractors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and addressing any performance issues.
• Provides technical oversight and support, ensuring engineering deliverables meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Identify opportunities for project optimization and risk mitigation, offering proposals for continuous improvement.

About you

You are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background delivering complex fabrication and construction projects, ideally within the subsea sector. A confident leader with strong commercial and technical capability, you bring a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders while maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, schedule and commercial outcomes.

You will also bring:

• A proven track record and experience in fabrication / construction of subsea structures / spools with experience managing contracts above $10m+
• Experience and understanding of specialized welding to ASME / DNV welding codes.
• Sound knowledge of industry and best-practice standards and their relevance to the project.
• Strong leadership and seasoned people management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office software.

Why join Altrad?

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.
• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.
• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.
• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.
• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.
• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tols, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.