State Manager | Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Infrastructure Director in Australia to lead major infrastructure project delivery with a focus on outcomes and client value.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, nurture client relationships, and drive growth across power, utilities, transport, renewables, and water/ports. The role requires an established network in SA and a strong consultancy mindset.

Qualifications

• Residency in Australia with full working rights.
• Professional qualification in construction, cost management, engineering or project management.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a similar infrastructure/job delivery role.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and major projects in utilities, power, transport or renewables.
• Outstanding business development experience with a large network in SA infrastructure.
• Client-focused consultancy experience with senior stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects across sectors such as power, utilities, transport, renewables, and water/ports.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing team, fostering excellence and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development and expand Turner & Townsend’s market presence.
• Champion service delivery excellence and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication

Time management

Resilience

Strategic thinking

Education

Professional qualification in construction, cost management, engineering or project management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Turner & Townsend offers the opportunity to work with world-class clients on cutting-edge infrastructure projects, while building a rewarding career with exceptional support at every stage.

We’re seeking a visionary and inclusive leader to join us asInfrastructure Director. You’ll bring deep expertise in project delivery and a passion for challenging conventional approaches to drive better outcomes for clients and teams.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across major infrastructure sectors, including power & utilities, transport, renewables, andideally water and ports.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing team, fostering excellence and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Drive business development and expand our presence in the market
• Champion service delivery excellence and contribute to strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Must be currently residing in Australia with full working rights
• Professionally qualified in one or more of the following fields: construction, cost management, engineering or project management.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a similar industry.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.
• Experience with major projects in utilities, power, transport, and/or renewables.
• Exceptional business development experience with a large network in the South Australia infrastructure market.
• Experience of working within a client focussed consultancy environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels
• Strong time management skills, quick thinking and resilience to deal with a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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