Senior Project Manager (M/F/D)

Sofico; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure programs in a client‑side environment. You will guide delivery across lifecycles, working with asset owners, contractors and regulators to ensure safety, value for money, and timely outcomes.

You will build trusted relationships, manage budgets and risk, and drive continuous improvement across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Job Description

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes through a collaborative and practical approach.

Creating a strong and inclusive culture is a key part of our success and growth, genuine collaboration across the business underpins how we work. As a company, KBR has built an open environment where people matter, are valued, and supported.

We partner with a range of private and public sector clients to help plan, manage and deliver large scale, complex capital investment programs across essential infrastructure sectors. These programs span diverse assets and create long‑term benefits for communities. Our teams work closely with client organisations and delivery partners to improve safety, reliability, value for money, sustainability, and stakeholder outcomes.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead delivery of major infrastructure programs and projects within a client‑side environment. You will play a key role in influencing outcomes across the project lifecycle by working collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Success in this role will rely on your ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders including asset owners, construction partners, designers, vendors, regulators, and community representatives. You will navigate competing priorities and expectations to drive alignment, manage risk, budget and achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of this team, you will be required to:

• Ensure key projects and programs are delivered safely, on time and in accordance with cost, technical, environmental, operational, and social requirements.
• Lead design development, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases across multiple concurrent projects or programs through a variety of contractual models.
• Support continuous improvement of project and program management capabilities, systems and processes.
• Identify and implement improvements in ways of working that benefit individuals, teams, or the broader program.

Who are you?

To succeed in this opportunity the skills and experience required are: