Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure
TurnerTownsend · Perth, Australia & New Zealand, au ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Visa sponsorship
- No
Oversee large-scale construction projects in aviation and defense, coordinating contractors, managing contracts, and ensuring safety and compliance with Australian standards.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of client projects, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and adherence to safety standards. We a ideally looking for a candidate who holds Aviation and/or Defence sector experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Project Delivery – Deliver projects across varied scopes and disciplines, meeting agreed success criteria.
- Scope Development – Define project scope and assist with business case preparation and funding approvals.
- Stakeholder Coordination – Engage with all relevant parties to capture inputs, restrictions, approvals and requirements.
- Procurement Management – Manage tender preparation, bid analysis, and contract awards for consultants and contractors.
- Contract Administration – Ensure compliance with contract terms, process payments, and manage changes.
- Construction Oversight – Control site activities for safe and compliant delivery in collaboration with consultants and safety advisors.
- Risk Management – Identify and mitigate project risks to minimise issues.
- Quality Assurance – Maintain quality standards across design and construction phases.
We are seeking a proactive professional with strong technical and organisational skills. Essential qualifications and experience include:
- Construction Experience – Proven track record in delivering construction projects, especially within the Aviation and/or Defence sector.
- Technical Knowledge – Understanding of building Australian building and Aviation standards.
- Contract Expertise – Skilled in contractor management and contract administration.
- Project Management – Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across all lifecycle stages.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Strong communication and consultation skills.
- Compliance – Eligibility for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Ability to achieve Australian Defence Baseline clearance would be highly regarded.
- Software Skills – Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft 365 Apps.
- Independence – Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.