SMP Project Manager - FIFO, Autonomy & Growth

The Shadbolt Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) to lead major energy and infrastructure projects on a 2:1 FIFO roster in regional NSW. You will own end-to-end SMP delivery—from planning and engineering coordination through construction, commissioning and handover—while leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive safety, quality, schedule and cost performance across

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience managing major projects within energy, infrastructure, mining, industrial or oil & gas sectors.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) scopes.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of SMP project scopes from planning through to completion.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting and resource planning.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and subcontractor activities.
• Drive safety performance and ensure HSE compliance.
• Manage commercial performance, including variations, claims, forecasting and cost control.
• Oversee construction sequencing, installation quality and productivity.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure QA, inspection and compliance requirements are achieved.
• Prepare project reports and provide updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contractual knowledge

Team management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Civil/Structural) or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) to lead major energy and infrastructure projects on a 2:1 FIFO roster in regional NSW. You will own end-to-end SMP delivery—from planning and engineering coordination through construction, commissioning and handover—while leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive safety, quality, schedule and cost performance across