Senior Project Manager & Project Director | Darwin

TSA Riley; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Award-winning learning & development

DEI program

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

TSA Riley in Darwin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager or Project Director to join our growing team. With a strong utilities pipeline, you will support and lead the client-side delivery of infrastructure-led projects.

As part of TSA Riley, you will contribute across end-to-end project delivery, helping with planning, design coordination, procurement and construction activities, and you will work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to manage scope and handover.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years' delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across various sectors, including energy and power utilities.
• Experience on both client and/or consultancy sides is preferred.
• Demonstrated exposure to electrical systems such as power supply and distribution, communications, controls, substations or renewables.
• Experience with High Voltage distribution systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side delivery of infrastructure-led projects across end-to-end scope, program, risk and delivery.
• Support planning, design coordination, procurement and construction activities.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, authorities and internal teams to manage scope, interfaces and turnkey handover.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Engineering

Construction Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Electrical trade background

Design background

Job description

Hello

TSA Riley is a global project consultancy of 1,000 experts with experience across all stages of the project lifecycle. Our mission is to help our clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets. At TSA Riley, a road is more than asphalt, it's how we get home to our families. A school provides more than an education, it's where we set the direction for our future.

We help our clients enhance public and private property, buildings and infrastructure for our collective future. Our commitment to creating positive impact drives our mission to create spaces and places where people connect, learn, live, heal, protect, shop, work, and travel.

TSA Riley has offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-east Asia, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Across our locations we aim to inspire, support and empower our people to grow at a pace that surprises them.

Our industry-leading benefits, diverse growth opportunities, engaging social activities, award-winning learning and development programmes and comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives are designed to support you at every stage of your career journey.

Please visit us at tsariley.com to learn more about our story.

About The Role

We're looking for enthusiastic and driven Senior Project Managers & Project Directors to join our growing team in Darwin. With a strong pipeline of work, particularly across the utilities sector, you'll support and lead the client-side delivery of infrastructure-led projects.

At TSA Riley, our focus is on transforming projects and adding real value for our clients. As a Senior Project Manager, or Project Director you will contribute across end-to-end project delivery, supporting planning, design coordination, procurement and construction activities. You'll work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, authorities and internal teams to manage scope, program, risk, interfaces, delivery and turnkey handover.

You’ll play an important role in driving project outcomes, supporting technical and commercial decision‑making, and building strong, trusted client relationships across the Northern Territory.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, including electrical trade or design backgrounds.
• 10-20 years' delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across various sectors, including the energy and power utilities sector, with experience gained on both client and/or consultancy sides preferred.
• Demonstrated exposure to electrical systems, such as power supply and distribution, communications, controls, substations or renewables, within broader project delivery environments. Experience with High Voltage distribution systems is an advantage.
• Strong leadership capability, with demonstrated success coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Highly developed communication, problem-solving and commercial skills, with the ability to influence decisions and guide projects through all phases.
• A proactive, collaborative team player who takes initiative and can operate effectively in complex, technically driven project environments.

Why choose TSA Riley?

Your TSA Riley career promises personal growth, professional excellence, and a welcoming, inclusive workplace.

Here’s Why Joining TSA Riley Is a Great Choice

• Certified 'Great Place To Work': This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We have achieved this certification 4 times in a row.
• Award-winning learning and development: We’re proud to set the standard for excellence and innovation in professional development. In 2023, we were awarded the 'Best Learning and Development Program' award at the HR Awards, Australia.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI): We lead the industry with our comprehensive DEI program, and were finalists in the 'Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program' HR Awards category in 2023.
• Hybrid working: Work‑life balance is vital - we understand that life happens. We offer hybrid working arrangements and create opportunities for in‑office collaboration whenever possible.
• Comprehensive benefits, rewards and recognition: Our benefits program goes beyond the ordinary. We provide exceptional support, growth opportunities, recognition, and rewards, including additional leave, discounts, and perks.
• Career growth and opportunity: Joining us means opening the door to incredible career opportunities. We operate in a diverse range of sectors and service lines, including Project Management, Advisory, ESG, Cost Management and Asset Management, all over the world. We encourage your engagement with thought leadership, industry events, and internal opportunities including DEI, Reconciliation and cultural awareness and more.
• Digital excellence: We prioritise productivity, connectivity and cyber security across our systems and technology to stay at the forefront of our industry. This commitment ensures that our people have the technological tools and resources necessary to excel and focus on what you do best.

At TSA Riley we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]