Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead client project delivery in the aviation/defence sectors, ensuring safety, minimal disruption and compliance with Australian standards. The role focuses on delivering across lifecycle stages with strong technical and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will manage scope, stakeholders, procurement and contract administration, with construction oversight and a focus on risk and quality.

Qualifications

• Construction experience in aviation/defence sectors.
• Knowledge of Australian building and aviation standards.
• Contract management and administration experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across lifecycle stages.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across varied scopes and disciplines.
• Define project scope and assist with business case preparation.
• Engage with stakeholders to capture inputs and approvals.
• Manage tender preparation, bid analysis and contracts.
• Ensure contract compliance, process payments and manage changes.
• Oversee site activities for safe, compliant delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Maintain quality across design and construction phases.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Construction oversight

Risk management

Independence

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft 365 Apps

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of client projects, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and adherence to safety standards. We are ideally looking for a candidate who holds Aviation and/or Defence sector experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Delivery – Deliver projects across varied scopes and disciplines, meeting agreed success criteria.
• Scope Development – Define project scope and assist with business case preparation and funding approvals.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Engage with all relevant parties to capture inputs, restrictions, approvals and requirements.
• Procurement Management – Manage tender preparation, bid analysis, and contract awards for consultants and contractors.
• Contract Administration – Ensure compliance with contract terms, process payments, and manage changes.
• Construction Oversight – Control site activities for safe and compliant delivery in collaboration with consultants and safety advisors.
• Risk Management – Identify and mitigate project risks to minimise issues.
• Quality Assurance – Maintain quality standards across design and construction phases.

Qualifications

We are seeking a proactive professional with strong technical and organisational skills. Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Construction Experience – Proven track record in delivering construction projects, especially within the Aviation and/or Defence sector.
• Technical Knowledge – Understanding of Australian building and Aviation standards.
• Contract Expertise – Skilled in contractor management and contract administration.
• Project Management – Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across all lifecycle stages.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong communication and consultation skills.
• Compliance – Eligibility for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Ability to achieve Australian Defence Baseline clearance would be highly regarded.
• Software Skills – Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft 365 Apps.
• Independence – Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

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.