Senior Project Manager Full-Time

Turner & Townsend; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Darwin, NT, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects for major clients. You will interface with clients, manage design processes, schedules, and budgets, and drive projects to successful completion across diverse sectors.

The role requires high-pressure performance, strong leadership, and travel within the NT as needed. A background in construction management and infrastructure is preferred, with advanced MS Office and Primavera skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing real estate projects; infrastructure experience is ideal.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and Primavera knowledge are essential and valued.
• Strong written and verbal English with report and bid writing skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop a project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface.
• Develop working relationships, problem solving and drive projects to completion.
• Manage the design process to meet client requirements and manage expectations.
• Review project plans and specifications, scheduling, cost-saving measures, and risks.
• Manage project safety and environmental requirements.
• Chair project/site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Problem solving

Report writing

Bid writing

Time management

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112 offices worldwide.

Due to growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, Turner & Townsend's Project Management team in Darwin are expanding and looking for industry leaders, Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.

As a Senior Project Manager with Turner & Townsend you will have a commercial focus and experience working across different sectors including but not limited to; Government, regional and remote housing, roads, tourism, commercial, retail, defence, health and education.

Job Description

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Chairing project/site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors (including remote travel within the NT as necessary)
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field: Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering and Architecture
• 3 + years industry experience managing projects within real estate. Experience in infrastructure projects is ideal.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft skills are essential and Primavera skills will be highly regarded
• Technical ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client
• Defence Clearances will be highly regarded
• Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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Senior Project Manager Full-time All Darwin, NT, AU