Project Director - Aviation Lead, Melbourne

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead large-scale aviation projects in Australia. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex projects while ensuring client satisfaction and business continuity. You'll leverage your extensive project management experience and exceptional stakeholder skills to guide a talented team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible, family-oriented work environment, with the chance to relocate to stunning locations on the East Coast of Australia. If you're ready for a rewarding career move, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

VISA and Relocation package

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to lead and grow a team

Work on challenging projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large scale aviation infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects while ensuring business-as-usual activities.
• Lead a highly skilled project team and manage project delivery interfaces.
• Evaluate and influence project performance and financial forecasting.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Financial Forecasting

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Property

Job description

Job Description

• A large, well-known Australian brand with an excellent reputation
• A brand new, modern open-plan office in Melbourne Central Business District (CBD)
• Option to be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
• Work on interesting and complex projects

Your new company This client-side consultancy has successfully delivered large-scale retail, aged care, aviation and infrastructure projects across Australia. They have offices throughout Australia and are known for their expertise within the aviation space. Due to a number of upcoming large scale aviation projects, they are seeking an expert in the field to join their experienced team. Hence, a permanent position now exists for a Project Director to commence in the Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane office.
Your new role
As the aviation project lead you will have outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients at all levels. In this role you will:

• Oversee projects allowing for the client to continue business-as-usual activities
• Manage and lead a highly skilled project team
• Ensure that business objectives and overall project targets are met
• Evaluate and influence the progress and performance of infrastructure projects
• Manage project delivery interfaces with contract management service providers, design teams and building contractors
• Ensure accurate financial forecasting of projects and tracking of budgets
• Stakeholder management
• Lead and mentor junior team members

What you'll need to succeed

• End-to-end project experience
• Extensive experience as a project manager within a client-side project management firm or directly for an airport
• A proven history of delivering large scale aviation infrastructure projects above $300Million in value
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Property
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
• Proven track record of running projects on time and within budget

What you'll get in return

• A rare chance to let your career take you to stunning Australia!
• Opportunity to work from any of the East Coast offices (Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane)
• The opportunity to lead, grow and manage a team within a highly successful and well-established business
• A large, well-known brand with an excellent reputation and long-term client relationships
• The opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• A very family-orientated business with flexible working hours and a competitive salary package
• VISA and Relocation package on offer

What you need to do now
If you're seriously considering this opportunity in Australia and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a career move to Australia, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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