Project Director - Defence

Due to exceptional growth and success, the RPS Project Management team are seeking a motivated and qualified Project Director who has previous experience in delivery of complex Major and Mega Construction and Infrastructure Projects to lead a ACT based delivery team for key Defence projects in a client-side project management capacity.  

About Us  

RPS is an industry leader in project and program management throughout Australia, with a strong construction Project Management team in Perth, leading a range of significant government projects, including major infrastructure projects. The Perth office has a fantastic culture, including opportunities for collaboration and social activities with our other business units within Project Management and cross divisional opportunities.  

About the Role  

You will oversee projects and lead a team of construction professionals to ensure all strategic objectives are met and project delivery is achieved to a high standard. You will be a motivated, qualified and have previous experience planning and delivering major construction and infrastructure projects for public and/or private sector clients.  

Your Impact  

• Manage all stakeholder relationships to ensure a high level of performance in relation to time, cost, and quality requirements;  
• Manage and develop project resources to achieve current and future project and business objectives; 
• Strategically plan and deliver project requirements to ensure a high level of client satisfaction;  
• Deliver high-quality service in consideration of time and cost constraints;  
• Monitor project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality and time requirements;  
• Assist with development and implementation of project programs, including but not limited to concept planning, design, implementation and close out phases;  
• Manage and administer contracts including invoices, reports, and other deliverables within deadlines;  
• Participate consultatively in project and process audits; and  
• Assist in selected future bids, proposals, business development and conversion activities.  
• Manage RPS commercial interests in relation to client engagements.

About You  

Like our best performers, you will be a driven and energetic professional, with strong presentation and communication skills. You have the confidence to take the initiative to proactively solve problems and achieve outcomes. You are unquestionably a people person, and a networker who can build and maintain valuable relationships with your stakeholders. You are a great leader and know how to develop and mentor your team to get exceptional results for your clients.  

You will also have:  

• 15+ years of recent construction and/or consulting project management experience across large scale, complex construction, and infrastructure projects.  
• Professional qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management or similar.  
• Planning or development and delivery phase experience;  
• Managing Contractor experience (preferred);  
• A clear understanding of directing and managing projects through all approval processes;  
• Proven experience with a range of delivery methodologies and contracts relating to large scale construction projects;  
• AIPM Certified Practicing Project Director certification or equivalent is desirable;  
• Australian Citizen and able to successfully obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance.

What’s on Offer  

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market leading project management team specialising in the delivery of large complex projects. RPS offers many benefits to support your professional development & well-being including:  

• Flexible work arrangements  
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave;  
• Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging;  
• Professional memberships;  
• Study assistance; and  
• Professional and technical development opportunities.  

Next Steps  

If the above sounds like you and you are looking for an exciting job opportunity within a rapidly expanding organisation, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now!