Program Manager

Program Manager – Construction

Are you an experienced Program Manager with a background in construction, electrical, ICT or electronic security projects? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of complex projects across ACT within a secure government construction environment.

This role requires an existing NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

Reporting to the Project Director, you'll lead delivery end to end, own the program's commercial performance, and build and develop the team around you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent work streams, from planning and procurement through installation, commissioning, client acceptance and handover

• Establish program governance: plans, programmes, milestones, risk and dependency registers, and reporting to the client and leadership

• Integrate works with the wider site program, sequencing and access windows, working alongside other contractors and site stakeholders

• Own program revenue, gross margin, cost-to-complete, cash flow, procurement and forecasting

• Identify, price and manage variations, extensions of time and claims, and ensure progress claims are accurate and timely

• Lead and develop the delivery team, including engineers, an Assistant Project Manager and technicians

• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, making sure they are qualified, licensed, cleared and inducted

• Ensure compliance with security, WHS, quality and contractual requirements

• Act as senior point of contact for the Government client and key stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

· Current NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance

· Minimum 7 years' project or program management experience across construction, electrical, building electronics, building management systems or related environments

· Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a construction or head contractor environment

· Strong commercial and contract management capability, including budgets, variations, claims and forecasting

· Experience working within government, Defence, critical infrastructure or other high-security environments

· Strong understanding of construction delivery, building management and access systems, or related technical services

· Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills

· Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage project teams and subcontractors

· Current Australian Driver's Licence

Highly regarded: knowledge of PSPF and SCEC/ASIO-T4; AIPM membership or PMBOK/PRINCE2; a relevant tertiary qualification.

You’ll be joining a high-performing project environment where safety, security, accountability and quality are critical. This is an opportunity to take a senior role in the delivery of complex projects while working closely with major construction and government stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the work, further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Candidates considering a move to Canberra are welcome to apply.